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Nehs Family History

Nehs 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, Neis, Nees, Kehs, Neas, Nehl, Nehls, Reis, Neve, Nohr

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Where is the Nehs family from?

You can see how Nehs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nehs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nehs family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehs's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nehs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Nehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehs 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Nehs. 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 66 military records available for the last name Nehs. For the veterans among your Nehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nehs in 1964 was 90, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehs 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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