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Neitert Family History

Neitert 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: Neibert, Neifert, Neidert, Netter, Nester, Reiter, Deiter, Leiter

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Where is the Neitert family from?

You can see how Neitert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neitert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neitert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Neitert families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Neitert's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Neitert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neitert 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 Neitert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neitert. 50% of Neitert men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Neitert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Neitert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neitert 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Neitert. 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 8 military records available for the last name Neitert. For the veterans among your Neitert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neitert lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Neitert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Neitert in 1979 was 80, and 86 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neitert 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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