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Neiforth Family History

Neiforth 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: Neifert, Seiferth, North, Herfurth, Hepworth, Danforth, Keyworth

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Where is the Neiforth family from?

You can see how Neiforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiforth family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Neiforth families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Neiforth's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Neiforth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neiforth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neiforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Neiforth. 100% of Neiforth men worked as a Farmer fisherman.

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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 1921

  • Farmer fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Neiforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiforth 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Neiforth. 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 11 military records available for the last name Neiforth. For the veterans among your Neiforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiforth lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Neiforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Neiforth in 1977 was 83, and 87 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neiforth 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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