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Neishman Family History

Neishman 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: Leishman, Heishman, Reichman, Reisman, Reissman, Dishman, Neiman

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Where is the Neishman family from?

You can see how Neishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neishman family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Neishman families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Neishman family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Neishman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Neishman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neishman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Neishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neishman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Neishman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Neishman. For the veterans among your Neishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neishman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Neishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neishman in 1954 was 53, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neishman 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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