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Neins Family History

Neins 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: Neis, Nein, Leins, Neils, Neiss, Weins, Beins, Heins, Nevins, Reins

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Where is the Neins family from?

You can see how Neins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Neins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Neins family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Neins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neins 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Neins. 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 15 military records available for the last name Neins. For the veterans among your Neins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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