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Neise Family History

Neise 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: Meise, Neese, Zeise, Reise, Neis, Leise, Neisen, Nese, Heise, Neises

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Where is the Neise family from?

You can see how Neise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Neise families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Neise's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Neise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neise 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 Neise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neise. 34% of Neise men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Neise women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neise were Farm Laborer and Beautician.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Beamer Laber
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Beautician
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neise 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Neise. 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 409 military records available for the last name Neise. For the veterans among your Neise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neise lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neise in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neise 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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