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Neisz Family History

Neisz 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: Weisz, Reisz, Neis, Neitz, Neiss, Neish, Geisz, Reis, Ness, Meis

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Where is the Neisz family from?

You can see how Neisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neisz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neisz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Neisz families living in Kansas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Neisz's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Neisz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neisz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neisz. 20% of Neisz men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Neisz women worked as a Cook. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Road Building
    14%
  • Lithographer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Neisz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Neisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neisz 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Neisz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Neisz. For the veterans among your Neisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neisz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Neisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neisz in 1964 was 87, and 55 in 2004.

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