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Neihouse Family History

Neihouse 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: Newhouse, Welhouse, House, Outhouse, Neuhaus, Neiheisel, Evenhouse

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Where is the Neihouse family from?

You can see how Neihouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neihouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neihouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Neihouse families living in Iowa. This was about 18% of all the recorded Neihouse's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Neihouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neihouse 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 Neihouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neihouse. 39% of Neihouse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Neihouse women worked as a Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Miner
    31%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Neihouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Neihouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neihouse 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Neihouse. 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 101 military records available for the last name Neihouse. For the veterans among your Neihouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neihouse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neihouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Neihouse in 1963 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neihouse 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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