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Neetz Family History

Neetz 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: Netz, Reetz, Nemetz, Deetz, Neet, Peetz, Beetz, Neitz, Nietz, Metz

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Where is the Neetz family from?

You can see how Neetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neetz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Neetz families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Neetz's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Neetz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neetz 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 Neetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neetz. 34% of Neetz men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Neetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Neetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neetz 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Neetz. 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 200 military records available for the last name Neetz. For the veterans among your Neetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neetz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Neetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neetz in 1954 was 51, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neetz 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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