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Neihus Family History

Neihus 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: Melhus, Neuhaus, Reishus, Negus, Neis, Mehus, Nyhus, Neils, Neises

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Where is the Neihus family from?

You can see how Neihus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neihus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neihus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Neihus families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Neihus's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Neihus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Neihus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neihus 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Neihus. 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 military records available for the last name Neihus. For the veterans among your Neihus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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