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Neideffer Family History

Neideffer 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: Nidiffer, Neiderer, Heidecker, Neudecker, Neider, Neuffer, Keiffer

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Where is the Neideffer family from?

You can see how Neideffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neideffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neideffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Neideffer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Neideffer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neideffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neideffer 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 Neideffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Mach Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neideffer. 27% of Neideffer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Neideffer women worked as a Mach Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neideffer were Real Estate and Seamstress.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Real Estate
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mach Operator
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Neideffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Neideffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neideffer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Neideffer. 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 118 military records available for the last name Neideffer. For the veterans among your Neideffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neideffer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Neideffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neideffer in 1953 was 44, and 93 in 2004.

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