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Neu Family History

Neu Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a newcomer to an area from Middle High German niu(we) German neu ‘new’.

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


Similar surnames: New, Ney, Leu, Lau, Beu, Fey, Nau, Hau, Len, Lu

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Where is the Neu family from?

You can see how Neu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 68 Neu families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Neu's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neu families in 1880.
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What did your Neu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Neu. 100% of Neu men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Neu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neu 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Neu. 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 42,000 military records available for the last name Neu. For the veterans among your Neu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neu lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Neu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neu in 1952 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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