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Neit Family History

Neit 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: Neat, Heit, Nett, Veit, Neet, Neis, Nein, Feit, Weit, Neitz

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Where is the Neit family from?

You can see how Neit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Neit families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neit's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Neit families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neit 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 Neit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Apprentice was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neit. 100% of Neit men worked as an Apprentice.

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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

  • Apprentice
    100%

What Neit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Neit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neit 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Neit. 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 46 military records available for the last name Neit. For the veterans among your Neit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neit lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Neit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Neit in 1967 was 67, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neit 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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