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Neitzelt Family History

Neitzelt 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: Neitzel, Netzel, Reitzel, Weitzel, Nitzel, Leitzell, Leitzel, Beitzel

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Where is the Neitzelt family from?

You can see how Neitzelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neitzelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Neitzelt families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Neitzelt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neitzelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neitzelt 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 Neitzelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neitzelt. 30% of Neitzelt men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Neitzelt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neitzelt were Miner and New Worker.

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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

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Neitzelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Neitzelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neitzelt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Neitzelt. 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 108 military records available for the last name Neitzelt. For the veterans among your Neitzelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neitzelt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Neitzelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Neitzelt in 1965 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neitzelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neitzelt 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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