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Niederlander Family History

Niederlander 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: Niederhauser, Niedermayer, Oberlander, Friedlander, Niederberger

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Where is the Niederlander family from?

You can see how Niederlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niederlander family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Niederlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Niederlander family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Niederlander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niederlander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niederlander 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 Niederlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stengrapher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niederlander. 100% of Niederlander men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Niederlander women worked as a Stengrapher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stengrapher
    100%

What Niederlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Niederlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niederlander 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Niederlander. 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 519 military records available for the last name Niederlander. For the veterans among your Niederlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niederlander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Niederlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Niederlander in 1963 was 67, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niederlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niederlander 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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