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Neeks Family History

Neeks 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: Weeks, Neels, Nees, Peeks, Needs, Beeks, Leeks, Deeks, Reeks, Meeks

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Where is the Neeks family from?

You can see how Neeks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neeks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Neeks families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Neeks's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Neeks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Neeks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeks 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Neeks. 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 42 military records available for the last name Neeks. For the veterans among your Neeks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeks lifespan?

Average Neeks life expectancy in 1986 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeks 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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