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Neor Family History

Neor 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: Noor, Neer, Near, Bear, Beer, Noe, Leo, Neve, Thor, Nohr

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Where is the Neor family from?

You can see how Neor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neor family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Neor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Neor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neor 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Neor. 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 6 military records available for the last name Neor. For the veterans among your Neor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neor lifespan?

Average Neor life expectancy in 1974 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neor 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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