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Neisen Family History

Neisen Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Neis.

Altered form of German or Dutch Niesen.

German: habitational name from a place called Neisen in Hesse.

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


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Where is the Neisen family from?

You can see how Neisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Neisen family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Neisen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Neisen families in 1911.
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What did your Neisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neisen. 38% of Neisen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Neisen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neisen were Farm Worker and 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neisen 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Neisen. 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 276 military records available for the last name Neisen. For the veterans among your Neisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neisen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Neisen in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neisen 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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