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Nearhoof Family History

Nearhoof Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Nierhoff itself a shortened form of Niederhoff a topographic name composed of the elements nieder ‘low(er)’ + hof ‘farmstead manor farm’.

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


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Where is the Nearhoof family from?

You can see how Nearhoof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nearhoof family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nearhoof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Nearhoof families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nearhoof's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nearhoof families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nearhoof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nearhoof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nearhoof. 36% of Nearhoof men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Nearhoof women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nearhoof were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Pocket Setter
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nearhoof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nearhoof 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nearhoof. 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 298 military records available for the last name Nearhoof. For the veterans among your Nearhoof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nearhoof lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nearhoof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nearhoof in 1954 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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