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Neander Family History

Neander 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: Leander, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Leader, Brander, Sander

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Where is the Neander family from?

You can see how Neander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Neander families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neander 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 Neander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neander. 19% of Neander men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Neander women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neander were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Joiner
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Neander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neander 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Neander. 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 Neander. For the veterans among your Neander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neander lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Neander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Neander in 1960 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neander 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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