This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Neiter family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Neiter Family History

Neiter 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: Netter, Nester, Reiter, Deiter, Leiter, Neier, Beiter, Zeiter, Neider

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Neiter family from?

You can see how Neiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Neiter families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Neiter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Neiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Neiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neiter. 67% of Neiter men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Neiter | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Neiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Neiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Neiter

Passenger Lists

There are 116 immigration records available for the last name Neiter. 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.

View all Neiter immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Neiter. For the veterans among your Neiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Neiter military records

You've only scratched the surface of Neiter family history

Discover More

What is the average Neiter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Neiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Neiter in 1955 was 52, and 53 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neiter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neiter 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Neiter family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial