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Neske Family History

Neske Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the female medieval personal name Nes a short form of Agnes.

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


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Where is the Neske family from?

You can see how Neske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Neske families living in Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Neske's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Neske families in 1891.
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What did your Neske ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neske. 100% of Neske women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neske 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Neske. 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 346 military records available for the last name Neske. For the veterans among your Neske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Neske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Neske in 1965 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neske 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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