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Neers Family History

Neers 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: Nevers, Beers, Neer, Geers, Weers, Neels, Nees, Meers, Peers, Needs

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Where is the Neers family from?

You can see how Neers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Neers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Neers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neers 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 Neers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neers. 100% of Neers men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Neers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neers 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Neers. 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 18 military records available for the last name Neers. For the veterans among your Neers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neers lifespan?

Average Neers life expectancy in 1966 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neers 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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