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Neisius Family History

Neisius Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Neis or Nies or any of their variants.

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


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Where is the Neisius family from?

You can see how Neisius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neisius family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neisius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Neisius families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neisius's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Neisius families in 1841.
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What did your Neisius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neisius. 58% of Neisius men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Neisius women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Motorman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Neisius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Neisius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neisius 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Neisius. 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 159 military records available for the last name Neisius. For the veterans among your Neisius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neisius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neisius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neisius in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neisius 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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