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Neo Family History

Neo Surname Meaning

Chinese: Teochew or Hokkien form of the surname 梁 see Liang

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Neo family from?

You can see how Neo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Neo families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Neo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neo 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 Neo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neo. 100% of Neo men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neo 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Neo. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Neo. For the veterans among your Neo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neo lifespan?

Average Neo life expectancy in 1997 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neo 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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