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Neis Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): from a short form of the medieval personal name Dionysius (see Dennis). Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Denijs (see Dennis).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Meis, Reis, Deis, Ness, Leis, Heis, Geis, Nein, Sens, Nees

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Neis Family Origin

Where is the Neis family from?

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You can see how Neis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neis families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Neis families living in Somerset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Neis's in the UK. Somerset had the highest population of Neis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Neis Family Occupations

What did your Neis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cleaner press and Shop Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Neis. 50% of Neis men worked as a Cleaner press and 50% of Neis women worked as a Shop Assistant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neis were Waiter and Shorthand Typist

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Cleaner press
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Shop Assistant
    50%
  • Shorthand Typist
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Neis Historical Records

What Neis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Neis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 931 immigration records available for the last name Neis. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Neis. For the veterans among your Neis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Neis Life Expectancy

What is the average Neis lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Neis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Neis in 1948 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neis 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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