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Neusom Family History

Neusom 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: Newsom, Nelson, Newsome, Neuser, Neukam, Neeson, Newcom, Neuse

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Where is the Neusom family from?

You can see how Neusom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neusom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neusom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Neusom families living in Alabama. This was about 15% of all the recorded Neusom's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Neusom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neusom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neusom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neusom. 50% of Neusom men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Neusom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neusom 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Neusom. 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 99 military records available for the last name Neusom. For the veterans among your Neusom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neusom lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Neusom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Neusom in 1971 was 74, and 74 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neusom 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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