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Neukum Family History

Neukum 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: Neukam, Beckum, Neubaum, Nuzum, Nickum, Newsum, Weikum, Newnum

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Where is the Neukum family from?

You can see how Neukum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neukum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neukum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Neukum families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Neukum's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Neukum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neukum 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 164 census records available for the last name Neukum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neukum 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Neukum. 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 124 military records available for the last name Neukum. For the veterans among your Neukum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neukum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Neukum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Neukum in 1966 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neukum 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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