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Neeter Family History

Neeter 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: Netter, Nester, Neeser, Neeper, Heeter, Reeter, Deeter, Keeter

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Where is the Neeter family from?

You can see how Neeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neeter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Neeter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neeter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neeter 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 Neeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neeter. 100% of Neeter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Neeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Neeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeter 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Neeter. 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 27 military records available for the last name Neeter. For the veterans among your Neeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Neeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Neeter in 1956 was 48, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeter 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.

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