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Neidel Family History

Neidel 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: Reidel, Seidel, Heidel, Keidel, Leidel, Weidel, Neider, Geidel

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Where is the Neidel family from?

You can see how Neidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neidel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Neidel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Neidel family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Neidel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Neidel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neidel 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 Neidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neidel. 30% of Neidel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Neidel 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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Neidel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Neidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neidel 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Neidel. 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 378 military records available for the last name Neidel. For the veterans among your Neidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neidel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Neidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Neidel in 1945 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neidel 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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