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Neefe Family History

Neefe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neese, Neece, Neef, Keefe, Neve, Reese, Neff, Meese, Beese, Reef

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Where is the Neefe family from?

You can see how Neefe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neefe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neefe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Neefe families living in Derbyshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Neefe's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Neefe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neefe 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 Neefe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neefe. 45% of Neefe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Neefe women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neefe were Knitter and Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Knitter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Neefe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neefe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neefe 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Neefe. 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 420 military records available for the last name Neefe. For the veterans among your Neefe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neefe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Neefe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Neefe in 1959 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neefe 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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