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Neener Family History

Neener 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: Neeser, Neeper, Neuner, Keener, Deener, Feener, Berner, Jenner

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Where is the Neener family from?

You can see how Neener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Neener families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Neener's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neener families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Neener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neener 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Neener. 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 36 military records available for the last name Neener. For the veterans among your Neener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neener lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Neener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Neener in 1970 was 74, and 84 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neener 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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