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Neihar Family History

Neihar 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: Neihart, Merhar, Weiher, Newham, Neher, Neilan, Neier, Reiher, Neiman

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Where is the Neihar family from?

You can see how Neihar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neihar family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Neihar families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neihar's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Neihar families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Neihar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neihar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Neihar. 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 1 military records available for the last name Neihar. For the veterans among your Neihar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neihar lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Neihar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Neihar in 1991 was 31, and 13 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neihar 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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