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Neif Family History

Neif 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: Neff, Seif, Neis, Leif, Nein, Neef, Reif, Neil, Wei, Reis

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Where is the Neif family from?

You can see how Neif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neif family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Neif families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neif's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Neif families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neif 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 Neif ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Neif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neif 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Neif. 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 197 military records available for the last name Neif. For the veterans among your Neif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neif lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Neif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neif in 1979 was 63, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neif

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neif 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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