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Neyens Family History

Neyens Surname Meaning

Flemish: patronymic from a vernacular variant of the personal name Noudin a French pet form of Arnoud of ancient Germanic origin (see Arnold).

Luxembourgish and German: variant of Neuens.

This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Neyens family from?

You can see how Neyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neyens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neyens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Neyens families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Neyens's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Neyens families in 1911.
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What did your Neyens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neyens. 48% of Neyens men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Neyens women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neyens were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 128 immigration records available for the last name Neyens. 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 163 military records available for the last name Neyens. For the veterans among your Neyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neyens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neyens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neyens in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 2003.

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