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Neihs Family History

Neihs 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: Neis, Neils, Neiss, Weihs, Reis, Ness, Meis, Neill, Weiss, Nims

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Where is the Neihs family from?

You can see how Neihs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neihs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Neihs families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Neihs's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Neihs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Neihs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neihs 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Neihs. 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 11 military records available for the last name Neihs. For the veterans among your Neihs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neihs lifespan?

Average Neihs life expectancy in 1975 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neihs 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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