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Neidorf Family History

Neidorf 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: Nondorf, Reisdorf, Endorf, Seedorf, Neider, Nixdorf, Wendorf, Bendorf

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Where is the Neidorf family from?

You can see how Neidorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neidorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Neidorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Neidorf families living in Michigan. This was about 14% of all the recorded Neidorf's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Neidorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neidorf 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 Neidorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neidorf. 50% of Neidorf men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Neidorf women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Neidorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Neidorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neidorf 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Neidorf. 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 55 military records available for the last name Neidorf. For the veterans among your Neidorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neidorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neidorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Neidorf in 1963 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neidorf 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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