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Neish Family History

Neish Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus): variant of Neece a shortened form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Naois ‘son of Naos’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Neish family from?

You can see how Neish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Neish families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Neish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neish families in 1891.
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What did your Neish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Company Secretary and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neish. 50% of Neish men worked as a Company Secretary and 85% of Neish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neish were Pensioner and Typist.

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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

  • Company Secretary
    50%
  • Pensioner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%
  • Typist
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neish. For the veterans among your Neish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Neish in 1962 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

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