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Neidinger Family History

Neidinger 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: Reidinger, Weidinger, Heidinger, Neidlinger, Meidinger, Reisinger

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Where is the Neidinger family from?

You can see how Neidinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neidinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neidinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Neidinger families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Neidinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neidinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neidinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neidinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neidinger. 37% of Neidinger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Musician
    19%
  • Piano Tuner
    19%

What Neidinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Neidinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neidinger 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Neidinger. 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 216 military records available for the last name Neidinger. For the veterans among your Neidinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neidinger lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Neidinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Neidinger in 1946 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neidinger 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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