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Neimeier Family History

Neimeier 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: Neumeier, Neimeyer, Neumeyer, Reitmeier, Neumaier, Neiderer, Niemeier

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Where is the Neimeier family from?

You can see how Neimeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neimeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neimeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Neimeier families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Neimeier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neimeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neimeier 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 Neimeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neimeier. 25% of Neimeier men worked as a Farming and 50% of Neimeier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neimeier were Farm Work 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

  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Work
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Neimeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Neimeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neimeier 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Neimeier. 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 145 military records available for the last name Neimeier. For the veterans among your Neimeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neimeier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Neimeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Neimeier in 1969 was 65, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neimeier 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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