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Neudecker Family History

Neudecker Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Neudeck in Saxony.

Thuringia, Silesia, Bavaria, former East Prussia, and Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Neudecker family from?

You can see how Neudecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neudecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neudecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Neudecker families living in Maryland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Neudecker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Neudecker families in 1880.
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What did your Neudecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neudecker. 38% of Neudecker men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Neudecker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neudecker were Farm Laborer and Nurse.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Nurse
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neudecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neudecker 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Neudecker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neudecker. For the veterans among your Neudecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neudecker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Neudecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Neudecker in 1958 was 40, and 91 in 2004.

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