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Neen Family History

Neen Surname Meaning

see Kneen.

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


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Where is the Neen family from?

You can see how Neen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Neen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Neen families living in Cumberland. This was about 58% of all the recorded Neen's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Neen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neen 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 Neen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neen. 60% of Neen men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Neen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    60%
  • Colliery Hewer (heavy Wo
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Neen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Neen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neen 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Neen. 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 355 military records available for the last name Neen. For the veterans among your Neen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Neen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Neen in 1971 was 81, and 82 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neen 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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