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Neushafer Family History

Neushafer 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: Brushaber, Neubauer, Neuhalfen, Seehafer, Neuser, Ulshafer

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Where is the Neushafer family from?

You can see how Neushafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neushafer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neushafer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Neushafer families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Neushafer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neushafer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Neushafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neushafer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Neushafer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Neushafer. For the veterans among your Neushafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neushafer lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Neushafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neushafer in 1987 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neushafer 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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