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Neir Family History

Neir 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: Weir, Nair, Neis, Neer, Nein, Neier, Keir, Neira, Near, Neil

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Where is the Neir family from?

You can see how Neir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neir family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Neir families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Neir's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neir families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neir 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 Neir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neir. 25% of Neir men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Neir women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Neir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neir 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Neir. 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 532 military records available for the last name Neir. For the veterans among your Neir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neir lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Neir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neir in 1965 was 87, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neir 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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