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Neis Name Meaning

German (Rhineland) and Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Dionysius Dutch Denijs (see Dennis ). German: variant of Neiss .

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


Similar surnames: Meis, Reis, Deis, Ness, Leis, Heis, Geis, Nein, Sens, Nees

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Where is the Neis family from?

You can see how Neis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Neis families living in Alberta. This was about 52% of all the recorded Neis's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Neis families in 1911.
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What did your Neis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Neis. 74% of Neis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Neis women 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Neis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neis 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Neis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neis. For the veterans among your Neis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neis lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Neis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Neis in 1948 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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