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Neumiller Family History

Neumiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neumüller a nickname for a newly arrived miller from Middle High German.

Niuwe means ‘new’ and mülnære translates to ‘miller’.

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


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Where is the Neumiller family from?

You can see how Neumiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neumiller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neumiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Neumiller family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Neumiller's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Neumiller families in 1840.
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What did your Neumiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neumiller. 48% of Neumiller men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Neumiller women worked as a Helper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Neumiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neumiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neumiller 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Neumiller. 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 277 military records available for the last name Neumiller. For the veterans among your Neumiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neumiller lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Neumiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Neumiller in 1946 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neumiller 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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