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Niederer Family History

Niederer Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Nieder from the inflected (masculine) form. Compare Neiderer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Niederer family from?

You can see how Niederer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niederer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Niederer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Niederer family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Niederer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Niederer families in 1841.
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What did your Niederer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niederer. 22% of Niederer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Niederer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niederer were Cook and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Tool Maker
    8%
  • Cook
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Niederer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niederer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niederer 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Niederer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Niederer. For the veterans among your Niederer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niederer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Niederer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Niederer in 1963 was 74, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niederer 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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