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Necker Family History

Necker Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name from a place on the Neckar river or a topographic name for someone living on or by a prominence from an agent derivative of Nock ‘hilltop rock’.

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


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Where is the Necker family from?

You can see how Necker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Necker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Necker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Necker families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Necker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Necker families in 1891.
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What did your Necker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Necker. 100% of Necker 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 Necker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Necker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Necker. 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 Necker. For the veterans among your Necker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Necker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Necker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Necker in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Necker 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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