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Neesam Family History

Neesam Surname Meaning

see Neasham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Neesam family from?

You can see how Neesam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neesam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neesam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Neesam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Neesam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Neesam families in 1891.
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What did your Neesam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neesam. 34% of Neesam men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Neesam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neesam were Builders Labourer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neesam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neesam 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Neesam. 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 110 military records available for the last name Neesam. For the veterans among your Neesam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neesam lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Neesam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Neesam in 1969 was 57, and 84 in 1998.

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