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Niemuth Name Meaning

German: probably a nickname for a cheerful person from Middle Low German nie nige mōt ‘new spirit’.

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


Similar surnames: Homuth, Demuth, Muth, Freimuth, Lindemuth, Niemann, Nieman, Noeth

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Where is the Niemuth family from?

You can see how Niemuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemuth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Niemuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Niemuth families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Niemuth's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Niemuth families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niemuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niemuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niemuth. 45% of Niemuth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Niemuth women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niemuth were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Niemuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemuth 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Niemuth. 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 152 military records available for the last name Niemuth. For the veterans among your Niemuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemuth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Niemuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Niemuth in 1961 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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