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Neises Name Meaning

German: nickname for a new settler or neighbor from Middle High German niuwe ‘new’ + sez ‘dwelling’.

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


Similar surnames: Neiss, Zeiss, Leiser, Naiser, Meisel, Reise, Weiss, Geiser, Reiser

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Where is the Neises family from?

You can see how Neises families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neises family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neises families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Neises families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Neises's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Neises families in 1880.
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What did your Neises ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neises. 59% of Neises men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Neises women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    59%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Line Stock Handler
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neises. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neises 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Neises. 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 193 military records available for the last name Neises. For the veterans among your Neises ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neises lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Neises life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Neises in 1944 was 24, and 64 in 2004.

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