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Niederberger Family History

Niederberger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Niederberg for example in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Niederberger family from?

You can see how Niederberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niederberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Niederberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Niederberger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Niederberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Niederberger families in 1891.
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What did your Niederberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niederberger. 17% of Niederberger men worked as a Plumber and 25% of Niederberger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niederberger were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Plumber
    17%
  • Draftsman
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Niederberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Niederberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niederberger 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Niederberger. 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 678 military records available for the last name Niederberger. For the veterans among your Niederberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niederberger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Niederberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Niederberger in 1951 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niederberger 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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