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Nei Family History

Nei Surname Meaning

German: variant of Neu.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nei family from?

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

What did your Nei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nei. 34% of Nei 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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nei 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Nei. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nei. For the veterans among your Nei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nei lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nei in 1956 was 47, and 65 in 2004.

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