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Nehus Family History

Nehus 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: Negus, Mehus, Nyhus, Niehus, Nehls, Ness, Reus, Jesus, Melhus

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Where is the Nehus family from?

You can see how Nehus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Nehus families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nehus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nehus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nehus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nehus. 30% of Nehus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nehus women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Nehus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehus 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Nehus. 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 122 military records available for the last name Nehus. For the veterans among your Nehus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nehus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nehus in 1963 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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