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Neny Family History

Neny 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: Ney, Reny, Meny, Nery, Henry, Feng, Lenz, Meng, Neve, Rey

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Where is the Neny family from?

You can see how Neny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Neny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Neny family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Neny's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Neny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Neny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Neny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neny 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Neny. 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 43 military records available for the last name Neny. For the veterans among your Neny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neny lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Neny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Neny in 1982 was 97, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neny 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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