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Needern Family History

Needern Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nieder, Neeser, Neeper, Reeder, Niedert, Needler, Neider, Veeder

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Where is the Needern family from?

You can see how Needern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needern family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Needern families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Needern's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Needern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Needern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Needern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needern 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Needern. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Needern. For the veterans among your Needern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needern lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Needern 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Needern

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