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Neyers Family History

Neyers 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: Nevers, Meyers, Neyer, Weyers, Neyens, Beyers, Meyer, Heyer, Geyer

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Where is the Neyers family from?

You can see how Neyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neyers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neyers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Neyers families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neyers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neyers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neyers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neyers. 23% of Neyers men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Neyers women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neyers were Farming and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

What Neyers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neyers 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Neyers. 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 162 military records available for the last name Neyers. For the veterans among your Neyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neyers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neyers in 1963 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neyers 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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