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Neefus Family History

Neefus Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Nevius.

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


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Where is the Neefus family from?

You can see how Neefus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neefus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neefus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Neefus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Neefus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neefus families in 1840.
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What did your Neefus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neefus. 38% of Neefus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Neefus women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Neefus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neefus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neefus 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Neefus. 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 309 military records available for the last name Neefus. For the veterans among your Neefus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neefus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Neefus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Neefus in 1959 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neefus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neefus 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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