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Neessen Family History

Neessen 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: Nessen, Niessen, Nissen, Nesser, Jessen, Neese, Neeser, Kessen

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Where is the Neessen family from?

You can see how Neessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neessen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Neessen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Neessen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Neessen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neessen 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 Neessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neessen. 34% of Neessen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Neessen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Neessen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Neessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neessen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Neessen. 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 Neessen. For the veterans among your Neessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neessen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Neessen in 1954 was 26, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neessen 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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