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Neihoff Family History

Neihoff 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: Neuhoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Heithoff, Niehoff, Verhoff, Emhoff

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Where is the Neihoff family from?

You can see how Neihoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neihoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neihoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Neihoff families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Neihoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neihoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neihoff 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 Neihoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Florist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neihoff. 50% of Neihoff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Neihoff women worked as a Florist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neihoff were Florist and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Blacksmith
    25%
  • Florist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Florist
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Neihoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Neihoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neihoff 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Neihoff. 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 130 military records available for the last name Neihoff. For the veterans among your Neihoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neihoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Neihoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neihoff in 1967 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neihoff 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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