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Neesham Family History

Neesham Surname Meaning

see Neasham.

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


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Where is the Neesham family from?

You can see how Neesham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neesham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neesham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Neesham families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Neesham's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Neesham families in 1891.
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What did your Neesham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neesham. 50% of Neesham men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Neesham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neesham were Innkeepe grass Farmer 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Innkeepe grass Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Neesham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neesham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neesham 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Neesham. 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 258 military records available for the last name Neesham. For the veterans among your Neesham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neesham lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Neesham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Neesham in 1959 was 47, and 67 in 2001.

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