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Neiswender Family History

Neiswender Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Neuschwender a variant of Neuschwander.

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


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Where is the Neiswender family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neiswender. 30% of Neiswender men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Neiswender women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neiswender were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • House Work
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Neiswender family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neiswender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiswender 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Neiswender. 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 627 military records available for the last name Neiswender. For the veterans among your Neiswender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiswender lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neiswender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neiswender in 1954 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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