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Nehaus Family History

Nehaus Surname 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: Neuhaus, Niehaus, Haus, Naus, Negus, Gelhaus, Nienhaus, Mehus, Uphaus

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Where is the Nehaus family from?

You can see how Nehaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nehaus families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nehaus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nehaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Nehaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehaus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nehaus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nehaus. For the veterans among your Nehaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehaus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Nehaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nehaus in 1972 was 59, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehaus 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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