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Nease Name Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McNeese . Americanized form of German or Dutch Nies or Neese

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


Similar surnames: Neas, Neace, Neese, Nace, Lease, Neice, Wease, Cease, Neish, Neske

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Where is the Nease family from?

You can see how Nease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nease family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Nease families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nease's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nease families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nease surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nease ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nease. 24% of Nease men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Nease women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nease were New Worker and House Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    13%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • House Work
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Nease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nease 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Nease. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nease. For the veterans among your Nease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nease lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nease in 1944 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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