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Neuman Family History

Neuman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German or Danish Neumann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

This form of the surname is also found in Czechia, Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and some other European countries.

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


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Where is the Neuman family from?

You can see how Neuman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neuman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Neuman families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Neuman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neuman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neuman 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 Neuman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Company Director and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neuman. 100% of Neuman men worked as a Company Director and 79% of Neuman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Company Director
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Neuman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neuman 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Neuman. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Neuman. For the veterans among your Neuman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Neuman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neuman in 1945 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neuman 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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