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Neace Name Meaning

Americanized form of German or Dutch Nies or Neese Shortened and altered form of Irish McNeese .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nace, Nease, Neece, Neas, Neice, Neese, Nealy, Teate, Wease, Drace

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Where is the Neace family from?

You can see how Neace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neace families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Neace families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Neace's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neace families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neace surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neace ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neace. 43% of Neace men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Neace women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neace were New Worker and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Labor
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Neace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neace 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Neace. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Neace lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Neace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Neace in 1951 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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