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Neirus Family History

Neirus 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: Petrus, Negus, Neis, Neils, Neises, Neiss, Neira, Neisius, Nevius

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Where is the Neirus family from?

You can see how Neirus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neirus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Neirus families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Neirus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neirus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Neirus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neirus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Neirus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Neirus. For the veterans among your Neirus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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