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Niemeier Family History

Niemeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Niemeyer.

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


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Where is the Niemeier family from?

You can see how Niemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Niemeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Niemeier families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Niemeier's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Niemeier families in 1911.
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What did your Niemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niemeier. 34% of Niemeier men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Niemeier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niemeier were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • House Wife
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

What Niemeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Niemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemeier 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 734 immigration records available for the last name Niemeier. 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 Niemeier. For the veterans among your Niemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemeier lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Niemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Niemeier in 1948 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niemeier 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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