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Neyenhuis Family History

Neyenhuis 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: Nyenhuis, Nienhuis, Nieuwenhuis, Nyhuis, Neyens, Leventis, Neuens

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Where is the Neyenhuis family from?

You can see how Neyenhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neyenhuis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neyenhuis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Neyenhuis families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Neyenhuis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Neyenhuis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neyenhuis 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 Neyenhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neyenhuis. 100% of Neyenhuis 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
    100%

What Neyenhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Neyenhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neyenhuis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Neyenhuis. 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 military records available for the last name Neyenhuis. For the veterans among your Neyenhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neyenhuis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Neyenhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Neyenhuis in 1978 was 93, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neyenhuis 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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