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Neejer Family History

Neejer 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: Neeser, Neeper, Netter, Necker, Nester, Keeler, Netzer, Nieder

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Where is the Neejer family from?

You can see how Neejer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neejer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neejer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neejer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Neejer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neejer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neejer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Neejer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neejer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Neejer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Neejer. For the veterans among your Neejer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neejer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Neejer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Neejer in 1970 was 80, and 77 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neejer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neejer 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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