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Neek Family History

Neek 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: Reek, Week, Peek, Neet, Meek, Beek, Seek, Zeek, Neer, Leek

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Where is the Neek family from?

You can see how Neek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Neek families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Neek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Neek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neek 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 Neek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Up Domestic D was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neek. 100% of Neek women worked as an Up Domestic D.

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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

  • Up Domestic D
    100%

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Neek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neek 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Neek. 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 78 military records available for the last name Neek. For the veterans among your Neek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neek lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neek 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neek

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