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Northeast Family History

Northeast Surname Meaning

from Northease Farm in Rodmell (Sussex) which is recorded as Northesia in 1087–1100 and Northhese in 1347.

The place-name means ‘northern brushwood land’ from Old English norð ‘north northern’ + *hǣse (Kentish *hēse) ‘land overgrown with brushwood’

a secondary form of hǣs (Kentish hēs) ‘brushwood’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Northeast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northeast family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Northeast families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Northeast families living in Sussex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Northeast's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Northeast families in 1891.
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What did your Northeast ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Northeast. 34% of Northeast men worked as a Gardener and 91% of Northeast women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Northeast were Postman Driver and Tailoress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Postman Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Tailoress
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Northeast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northeast 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Northeast. 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 272 military records available for the last name Northeast. For the veterans among your Northeast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northeast lifespan?

Average Northeast life expectancy in 2001 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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