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Neesen Family History

Neesen 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: Neese, Neeser, Niesen, Nessen, Neisen, Neeson, Nelsen, Reese, Nelson

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Where is the Neesen family from?

You can see how Neesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neesen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Neesen families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Neesen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Neesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neesen. 60% of Neesen men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Neesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Neesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neesen 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Neesen. 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 168 military records available for the last name Neesen. For the veterans among your Neesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neesen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Neesen in 1962 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neesen 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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