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Neef Family History

Neef Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Neve from neef ‘nephew cousin’. Compare Nevius.

German: variant of Neff.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Neef family from?

You can see how Neef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neef family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Neef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Neef families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Neef's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neef families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neef ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neef. 28% of Neef men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Neef women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neef were Carpenter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Neef family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neef 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 Neef. 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 Neef. For the veterans among your Neef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neef lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neef in 1954 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neef 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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