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Neeff Family History

Neeff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neff, Neef, Reiff, Reff, Sheff, Reef, Teaff, Neese, Steff, Neet

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Where is the Neeff family from?

You can see how Neeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neeff family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neeff's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Neeff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neeff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neeff. 50% of Neeff men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Neeff women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Neeff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Neeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 243 immigration records available for the last name Neeff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Neeff. For the veterans among your Neeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Neeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Neeff in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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