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Neason Family History

Neason Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Neeson. Americanized form of Dutch or German Niesen.

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


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Where is the Neason family from?

You can see how Neason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Neason families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Neason's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neason families in 1911.
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What did your Neason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neason. 28% of Neason men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Neason women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neason were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Milking
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neason 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Neason. 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 667 military records available for the last name Neason. For the veterans among your Neason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neason lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neason in 1954 was 45, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neason 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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