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Neun Name Meaning

German: nickname indicating membership in a group or council of nine from Middle High German niun ‘nine’. Compare Nine

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


Similar surnames: Nein, Heun, Neu, Bean, Yun, Sun, Mun, Dean, Neve, Wen

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Where is the Neun family from?

You can see how Neun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Neun families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Neun's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Neun families in 1880.
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What did your Neun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neun. 30% of Neun men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Neun women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neun 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Neun. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Neun. For the veterans among your Neun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Neun in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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