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Neu Family History

Neu Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a newcomer to an area from Middle High German niu(we) German neu ‘new’.

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


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Where is the Neu family from?

You can see how Neu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Neu families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Neu's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neu families in 1891.
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What did your Neu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neu. 100% of Neu 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Neu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neu 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Neu. 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 42,000 military records available for the last name Neu. For the veterans among your Neu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neu lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Neu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neu in 1952 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neu 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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