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Neisent Family History

Neisent 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: Neisen, Eisen, Bessent, Geisert, Nessen, Reisert, Reisen, Eisert

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Where is the Neisent family from?

You can see how Neisent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neisent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Neisent family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Neisent's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Neisent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neisent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neisent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neisent. 100% of Neisent men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Neisent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Neisent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neisent 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Neisent. 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 16 military records available for the last name Neisent. For the veterans among your Neisent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neisent lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Neisent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Neisent in 1972 was 37, and 37 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neisent 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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