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Neech Family History

Neech Surname Meaning

Apparently for someone who characteristically says ‘no’ Middle English nich ‘no’ (Old English nic a reduced form of ne ic ‘not I’).

The vowel development to Neach and Neech is similar to that in Dick becoming Deak and Deek.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Neech family from?

You can see how Neech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neech family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neech families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Neech families living in Suffolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Neech's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Neech families in 1891.
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What did your Neech ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neech. 50% of Neech men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Neech women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neech were Fishmonger and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Fishmonger
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neech 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Neech. 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 71 military records available for the last name Neech. For the veterans among your Neech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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