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Nej Family History

Nej Name 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, New, Nee, Neu, Nez, Ned, He, Wei, Lee, Noe

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nej surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nej ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nej ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Nej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nej 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Nej. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nej. For the veterans among your Nej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nej lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1972, in the United States, Nej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nej in 1970 was 87, and 77 in 1972.

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