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Neinast Family History

Neinast Surname Meaning

South German: probably a topographic name meaning ‘new pasture’ or a habitational name from a placename formed with the dialect word Ast(en) ‘pasture’.

German (Rhineland): probably a topographic name meaning ‘new hill’ from Ast(en) ‘mountain hill’.

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


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You can see how Neinast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neinast family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neinast families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Neinast families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Neinast's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Neinast families in 1880.
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What did your Neinast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neinast. 32% of Neinast men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Neinast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neinast 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Neinast. 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 145 military records available for the last name Neinast. For the veterans among your Neinast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neinast lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neinast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Neinast in 1962 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

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