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Neidermeyer Family History

Neidermeyer 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: Niedermeyer, Wedemeyer, Neiderhiser, Westermeyer, Sundermeyer

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Where is the Neidermeyer family from?

You can see how Neidermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neidermeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neidermeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Neidermeyer families living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Neidermeyer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Neidermeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Neidermeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neidermeyer. 34% of Neidermeyer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Neidermeyer women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neidermeyer were Shipping Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Neidermeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Neidermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neidermeyer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Neidermeyer. 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 78 military records available for the last name Neidermeyer. For the veterans among your Neidermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neidermeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Neidermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Neidermeyer in 1965 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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