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Neisel Family History

Neisel 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: Meisel, Weisel, Heisel, Neisen, Nessel, Neises, Beisel, Neiser

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Where is the Neisel family from?

You can see how Neisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neisel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neisel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Neisel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Neisel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neisel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neisel 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 Neisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neisel. 38% of Neisel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Neisel women worked as an At Home.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    100%

What Neisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Neisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neisel 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Neisel. 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 155 military records available for the last name Neisel. For the veterans among your Neisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neisel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Neisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Neisel in 1962 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neisel 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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