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Neski Family History

Neski 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: Neske, Nesci, Ness, Koski, Demski, Neri, Laski, Seki, Lesky, Nelli

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Where is the Neski family from?

You can see how Neski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Neski families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Neski's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Neski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neski 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 Neski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neski. 43% of Neski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Miner
    29%

What Neski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Neski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Neski. 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 20 military records available for the last name Neski. For the veterans among your Neski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Neski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Neski in 1969 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neski 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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