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Nehas Family History

Nehas 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: Neas, Nahas, Nehls, Ness, Neal, Neman, Naas, Neat, Navas, Neuhaus

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Where is the Nehas family from?

You can see how Nehas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nehas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nehas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nehas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nehas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehas 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 Nehas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nehas. 60% of Nehas men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Nehas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nehas. 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 26 military records available for the last name Nehas. For the veterans among your Nehas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Nehas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nehas in 1969 was 74, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehas 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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