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Neus Family History

Neus 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: Ness, Reus, Naus, Negus, Deus, Neis, Nees, Neu, Neas, Neuse

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Where is the Neus family from?

You can see how Neus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Neus families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Neus's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Neus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neus 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 Neus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neus. 50% of Neus 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
    50%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Stone Cutter
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neus 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Neus. 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 701 military records available for the last name Neus. For the veterans among your Neus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neus in 1962 was 61, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neus 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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