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Neik Family History

Neik 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: Leik, Neis, Nein, Naik, Neil, Weik, Reik, Feik, Beck, Wei

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Where is the Neik family from?

You can see how Neik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Neik families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Neik's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Neik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neik. 100% of Neik men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Neik women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Neik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neik 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Neik. 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 22 military records available for the last name Neik. For the veterans among your Neik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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