This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Neece family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Neece Family History

Neece Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Naois (see McNeese).

Possibly also an Americanized form of German or Dutch Neese 2 or Nies.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Neece family from?

You can see how Neece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neece family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neece families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Neece families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Neece's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Neece families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neece surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Neece ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neece. 30% of Neece men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Neece women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neece were Mechanic and Maid.

View Census Data for Neece | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

What Neece family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Neece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neece census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Neece

Passenger Lists

There are 318 immigration records available for the last name Neece. 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.

View all Neece immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Neece. For the veterans among your Neece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Neece military records

You've only scratched the surface of Neece family history

Discover More

What is the average Neece lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Neece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Neece in 1956 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neece

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neece 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Neece family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial