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Neiwig Family History

Neiwig 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: Neidig, Leidig, Reinig, Heilig, Helwig, Reisig, Keimig, Reiswig

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Where is the Neiwig family from?

You can see how Neiwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiwig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Neiwig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Neiwig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neiwig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Neiwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiwig 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 Neiwig. 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 1 military records available for the last name Neiwig. For the veterans among your Neiwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiwig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neiwig 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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