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Neichen Family History

Neichen 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: Eichen, Keicher, Eicher, Reichel, Eichel, Reicher, Eschen, Neisen

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Where is the Neichen family from?

You can see how Neichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neichen family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Neichen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neichen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Neichen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Neichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neichen 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 Neichen. 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 49 military records available for the last name Neichen. For the veterans among your Neichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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