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Neumaier Name Meaning

South German: variant of Neumeyer .

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


Similar surnames: Neumayer, Neumeier, Widmaier, Neufer, Niemeier, Maier, Shumaker

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Where is the Neumaier family from?

You can see how Neumaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neumaier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neumaier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Neumaier family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Neumaier's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Neumaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neumaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neumaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neumaier. 25% of Neumaier men worked as an Accountant and 100% of Neumaier 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Optometrist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Neumaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neumaier 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Neumaier. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Neumaier. For the veterans among your Neumaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neumaier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Neumaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neumaier in 1950 was 52, and 95 in 2004.

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