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Neuss Family History

Neuss Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places in the Rhineland called Neuss. Compare Nice and Nyce.

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


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Where is the Neuss family from?

You can see how Neuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Neuss families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Neuss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neuss families in 1891.
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What did your Neuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neuss. 100% of Neuss 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 Neuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neuss 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Neuss. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Neuss. For the veterans among your Neuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuss lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Neuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Neuss in 1956 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neuss 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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