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Neess Family History

Neess 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: Ness, Neese, Neels, Nees, Neiss, Needs, Niess, Lees, Hees, Beets

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Where is the Neess family from?

You can see how Neess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neess family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Neess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Neess family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Neess's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Neess families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Neess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neess 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Neess. 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 48 military records available for the last name Neess. For the veterans among your Neess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neess lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Neess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Neess in 1965 was 73, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neess 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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