This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Neep family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Neep Family History

Neep Surname Meaning

from Middle English nepe ‘turnip’ (Old English nǣp).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Neep family from?

You can see how Neep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neep family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neep families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Neep families living in Norfolk. This was about 29% of all the recorded Neep's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Neep families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Neep ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineer (universal and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neep. 17% of Neep men worked as an Engineer (universal and 81% of Neep women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neep were Railway Goods Guard and Household Duties.

View Census Data for Neep | Data not to scale

*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

  • Engineer (universal
    17%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    17%
  • Lorry Driver
    17%
  • Railway Goods Guard
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Housewife
    4%
  • Home Duties
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

What Neep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neep census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Neep

Passenger Lists

There are 165 immigration records available for the last name Neep. 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.

View all Neep immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 309 military records available for the last name Neep. For the veterans among your Neep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Neep military records

You've only scratched the surface of Neep family history

Discover More

What is the average Neep lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Neep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neep in 1966 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neep 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Neep family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial