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Neeham Family History

Neeham 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: Needham, Newham, Derham, Newnham, Meehan, Denham, Perham, Beetham

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Where is the Neeham family from?

You can see how Neeham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Neeham family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Neeham's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Neeham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neeham 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 Neeham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neeham. 100% of Neeham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Neeham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Neeham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeham 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Neeham. 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 44 military records available for the last name Neeham. For the veterans among your Neeham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeham lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Neeham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neeham in 2001 was 82, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neeham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeham 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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