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Neace Family History

Neace Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German or Dutch Nies or Neese Shortened and altered form of Irish McNeese.

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


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Where is the Neace family from?

You can see how Neace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neace families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Neace families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Neace's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neace families in 1891.
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What did your Neace ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neace. 100% of Neace women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Neace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neace 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Neace. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neace. For the veterans among your Neace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neace lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Neace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Neace in 1951 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neace 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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