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Neikes Family History

Neikes 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: Heikes, Neises, Necker, Berkes, Nies, Nemes, Leiker, Eike, Eakes

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Where is the Neikes family from?

You can see how Neikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neikes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Neikes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Neikes family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Neikes's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Neikes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neikes 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 Neikes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neikes. 100% of Neikes men 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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Neikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neikes 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Neikes. 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 53 military records available for the last name Neikes. For the veterans among your Neikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neikes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Neikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Neikes in 1964 was 68, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neikes 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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