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Neifing Family History

Neifing 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: Nehring, Leiding, Neering, Nifong, Leising, Leiting, Geiling, Nearing

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Where is the Neifing family from?

You can see how Neifing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neifing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neifing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Neifing families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Neifing's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neifing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neifing 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 Neifing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, File Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neifing. 100% of Neifing women worked as a File Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Neifing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Neifing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neifing 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Neifing. 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 23 military records available for the last name Neifing. For the veterans among your Neifing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neifing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Neifing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Neifing in 1962 was 75, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neifing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neifing 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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