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Neldner Family History

Neldner 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: Feldner, Neltner, Helder, Gelder, Kelner, Elder, Kellner, Waldner

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Where is the Neldner family from?

You can see how Neldner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neldner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neldner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Neldner families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Neldner's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Neldner families in 1871.
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What did your Neldner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neldner. 43% of Neldner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Neldner women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Assembler
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Neldner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Neldner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neldner 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Neldner. 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 Neldner. For the veterans among your Neldner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neldner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Neldner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neldner in 1957 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neldner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neldner 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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