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Neker Family History

Neker Name 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: Necker, Reker, Neyer, Neer, Neher, Neier, Nemer, Neder, Neuer, Baker

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Where is the Neker family from?

You can see how Neker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Neker families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Neker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neker 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Neker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Neker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neker 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Neker. 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 19 military records available for the last name Neker. For the veterans among your Neker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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