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Neyen Family History

Neyen 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: Neyer, Feyen, Heyen, Neyens, Neve, Nolen, Leven, Nemec, Meyer, Eden

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Where is the Neyen family from?

You can see how Neyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Neyen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Neyen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neyen 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 126 census records available for the last name Neyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neyen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Neyen. 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 48 military records available for the last name Neyen. For the veterans among your Neyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neyen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neyen in 1963 was 57, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neyen 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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