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Neikirk Family History

Neikirk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neukirch. Compare Newkirk and Nikirk.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Neikirk family from?

You can see how Neikirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neikirk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neikirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Neikirk families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Neikirk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neikirk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neikirk 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 Neikirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neikirk. 30% of Neikirk men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Neikirk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neikirk were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

What Neikirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neikirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neikirk 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Neikirk. 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 554 military records available for the last name Neikirk. For the veterans among your Neikirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neikirk lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Neikirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neikirk in 1951 was 45, and 87 in 2004.

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