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Neltner Family History

Neltner Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Nöldner see Nadler. from a short form Nold of the personal name Arnold.

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


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Where is the Neltner family from?

You can see how Neltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neltner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neltner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Neltner families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Neltner's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Neltner families in 1891.
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What did your Neltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neltner. 50% of Neltner men worked as a Truck Driver and 67% of Neltner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neltner were Gardner 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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Gardner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Neltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Neltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neltner 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Neltner. 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 111 military records available for the last name Neltner. For the veterans among your Neltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neltner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Neltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Neltner in 1953 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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