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Neys Family History

Neys 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: Ness, Ney, Leys, Neis, Nees, Nys, Neas, Heys, Keys, Reis

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Where is the Neys family from?

You can see how Neys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neys family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Neys family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neys's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Neys families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neys 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 Neys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neys. 100% of Neys 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 466 census records available for the last name Neys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neys 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Neys. 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 39 military records available for the last name Neys. For the veterans among your Neys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neys lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Neys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neys in 1953 was 44, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neys 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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