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Neau Family History

Neau Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Neau in Mayenne a placename derived from the Latin personal name Nigellus.

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


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You can see how Neau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Neau families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Neau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Neau families in 1880.
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There are 444 census records available for the last name Neau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neau 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Neau. 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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There are 55 military records available for the last name Neau. For the veterans among your Neau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Neau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Neau in 1967 was 69, and 52 in 2002.

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