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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

Where is the Neer family from?

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    You can see how Neer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Neer families living in Ohio. This was about 74% of all the recorded Neer's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neer families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Neer Family Occupations

    What did your Neer ancestors do for a living?

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

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    • Farmer

      55%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Laborer

      4%

    • Farmr

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Neer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Neer Historical Records

    What Neer family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Neer. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Neer. For the veterans among your Neer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Neer Life Expectancy

    What is the average Neer lifespan?

    Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, 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.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neer

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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