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Neitzer Family History

Neitzer 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: Netzer, Neitzel, Seitzer, Netter, Leitner, Netzel, Nester, Fetzer

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Where is the Neitzer family from?

You can see how Neitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Neitzer families living in Nebraska. This was about 31% of all the recorded Neitzer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Neitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neitzer 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 Neitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neitzer. 100% of Neitzer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Neitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neitzer 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Neitzer. 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 136 military records available for the last name Neitzer. For the veterans among your Neitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neitzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Neitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neitzer in 1965 was 59, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neitzer 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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