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Neuschwander Family History

Neuschwander Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: topographic name denoting someone farming or occupying newly cleared land from Middle High German niuwe ‘new’ + swant ‘land cleared (of forest)’.

This name may also be a variant or an altered form of Swiss German Neuenschwander, a cognate of the term above.

It is important to note that the usage of such surnames often reflects the agricultural practices and land use of the regions in which they originated.

These names can provide insight into the history of settlement and land reclamation in South Germany and Switzerland.

For further reference, see also Neuschwanger.

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


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You can see how Neuschwander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuschwander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neuschwander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Neuschwander families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neuschwander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neuschwander families in 1891.
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What did your Neuschwander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neuschwander. 37% of Neuschwander men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Neuschwander women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neuschwander were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

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There are 359 military records available for the last name Neuschwander. For the veterans among your Neuschwander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuschwander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neuschwander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Neuschwander in 1962 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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