Neyer Family History

Neyer Surname Meaning

German, Swiss German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) are occupational names for a tailor.

They derive from an agent derivative of Middle High German næjen, which means ‘to embroider’ or ‘to sew’.

Alternatively, the name can also be traced back to Yiddish neyen, which translates to ‘to sew’.

The term highlights the craft of tailoring, reflecting the skills associated with this profession.

This linguistic heritage underscores the cultural significance of tailoring in these communities.

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

Similar surnames: Neier, Neher, Meyer, Seyer, Heyer, Geyer, Netzer, Weyer, Hayer, Neer

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Where is the Neyer family from?

You can see how Neyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Neyer families living in Berkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Neyer's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Neyer families in 1891.

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What did your Neyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neyer.

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There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Neyer. 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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There are 1K military records available for the last name Neyer. For the veterans among your Neyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Neyer in 1954 was 53, and 57 in 2004.

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Neyer Surname Meaning

German, Swiss German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) are occupational names for a tailor.

They derive from an agent derivative of Middle High German næjen, which means ‘to embroider’ or ‘to sew’.

Alternatively, the name can also be traced back to Yiddish neyen, which translates to ‘to sew’.

The term highlights the craft of tailoring, reflecting the skills associated with this profession.

This linguistic heritage underscores the cultural significance of tailoring in these communities.

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

Where is the Neyer family from?

What did your Neyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neyer.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Neyer family records will you find?

What is the average Neyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Neyer in 1954 was 53, and 57 in 2004.

Neyer Family History

Neyer Surname Meaning

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Neyer Surname Meaning

18,000 record(s) for Neyer

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Where is the Neyer family from?

What did your Neyer ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Military Records

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What is the average Neyer lifespan?

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