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Neid Family History

Neid 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: Eid, Seid, Reid, Heid, Neis, Nein, Neild, Nead, Leid, Neil

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Where is the Neid family from?

You can see how Neid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neid families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 13 Neid families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Neid's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Neid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neid 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 Neid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neid. 32% of Neid men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Neid women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neid were Attendant and House Keeper.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Wood Worker
    11%
  • Attendant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    31%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Packer
    16%
  • House Keeper
    16%

What Neid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neid 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Neid. 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 969 military records available for the last name Neid. For the veterans among your Neid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neid lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Neid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neid in 1965 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neid 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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