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Neisner Family History

Neisner 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: Reisner, Beisner, Neisler, Leisner, Eisner, Weisner, Neiser, Meisner

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Where is the Neisner family from?

You can see how Neisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neisner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neisner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Neisner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neisner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neisner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neisner 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 Neisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neisner. 38% of Neisner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Neisner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neisner were Vice President and Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Vice President
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Neisner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Neisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neisner 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Neisner. 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 191 military records available for the last name Neisner. For the veterans among your Neisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neisner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neisner in 1962 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neisner 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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