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Niedenfuer Family History

Niedenfuer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Niederer, Ridenour, Nieder, Wiedner, Riedinger, Siebenaler

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Where is the Niedenfuer family from?

You can see how Niedenfuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niedenfuer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niedenfuer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Niedenfuer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niedenfuer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Niedenfuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niedenfuer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Niedenfuer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Niedenfuer. For the veterans among your Niedenfuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niedenfuer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Niedenfuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Niedenfuer in 1971 was 44, and 71 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niedenfuer 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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