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Nease Family History

Nease Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McNeese. Americanized form of German or Dutch Nies or Neese

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


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Where is the Nease family from?

You can see how Nease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nease family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Nease families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nease's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nease families in 1891.
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What did your Nease ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nease. 100% of Nease 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Nease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nease 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Nease. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nease. For the veterans among your Nease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nease lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nease in 1944 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nease 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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