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Neuendorf Family History

Neuendorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named throughout Germany (three of which are now in Poland).

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


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Where is the Neuendorf family from?

You can see how Neuendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuendorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neuendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Neuendorf families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Neuendorf's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Neuendorf families in 1880.
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What did your Neuendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neuendorf. 27% of Neuendorf men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Neuendorf women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neuendorf were Painter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Fireman
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Neuendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neuendorf 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Neuendorf. 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 Neuendorf. For the veterans among your Neuendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuendorf lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Neuendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Neuendorf in 1961 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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