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Neifert Name Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with an element cognate with Old High German niuwi ‘new’.

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


Similar surnames: Eifert, Teinert, Leffert, Geisert, Seifert, Seibert, Deibert, Weipert

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Where is the Neifert family from?

You can see how Neifert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neifert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neifert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Neifert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Neifert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neifert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neifert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neifert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neifert. 20% of Neifert men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Neifert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neifert were Miner and Typist. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • H
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neifert 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Neifert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 572 military records available for the last name Neifert. For the veterans among your Neifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neifert lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Neifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Neifert in 1944 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

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