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Neer Name Meaning

Dutch (also van Neer): habitational name from a place called Neer in the Netherlands. German: variant of Neher. Jewish: (Ashkenazic): variant of Neier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Neder, Nier, Leer, Beer, Geer, Deer, Peer, Neier, Neyer, Meer

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Neer Family Origin

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Neer Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    55%

  • Keeping House

    7%

  • Laborer

    4%

  • Farmr

    3%

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Neer family was Farmr. The most common Neer occupation in the USA was Farmer. 55% of Neer's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Neer.

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Neer Historical Records

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Neer Life Expectancy

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United States

Between 1948 and 2004, Neer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neer in 1948 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neer

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