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Neumann Family History

Neumann Surname Meaning

German Danish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a newcomer to a place from Middle High German niuwe (German neu) ‘new’ + man (German Mann) ‘man’.

This surname is also found in Czechia, Poland, Sweden, France (Alsace and Lorraine), and some other European countries.

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


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Where is the Neumann family from?

You can see how Neumann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neumann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Neumann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Neumann families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Neumann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neumann families in 1891.
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What did your Neumann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neumann. 31% of Neumann men worked as a Furrier and 61% of Neumann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neumann were Variety Artist (travelling) and Private Means.

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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

  • Furrier
    31%
  • Refugee
    24%
  • Tradesman
    16%
  • Variety Artist (travelling)
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    61%
  • Refugee
    13%
  • Domestic Servant
    13%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Neumann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neumann 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 37,000 immigration records available for the last name Neumann. 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 48,000 military records available for the last name Neumann. For the veterans among your Neumann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neumann lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Neumann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neumann in 1943 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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