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Nekas Family History

Nekas 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: Neas, Nikas, Gekas, Lekas, Ness, Neal, Neman, Naas, Neat, Navas

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Where is the Nekas family from?

You can see how Nekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nekas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nekas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nekas family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nekas's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Nekas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Nekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nekas 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nekas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nekas. For the veterans among your Nekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nekas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Nekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nekas in 1971 was 80, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nekas 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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