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Neufer Family History

Neufer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Neuffer.

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


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Where is the Neufer family from?

You can see how Neufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neufer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neufer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 43 Neufer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Neufer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neufer families in 1880.
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What did your Neufer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neufer. 41% of Neufer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Neufer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neufer were Foreman 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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Neufer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neufer 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Neufer. 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 410 military records available for the last name Neufer. For the veterans among your Neufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neufer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Neufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Neufer in 1957 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neufer 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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