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Niederhelm Family History

Niederhelm 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: Wiederhold, Feuerhelm, Nederveld, Cederholm, Niederer, Wiederholt

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Where is the Niederhelm family from?

You can see how Niederhelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niederhelm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Niederhelm families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Niederhelm's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niederhelm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niederhelm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Niederhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niederhelm 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Niederhelm. 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 96 military records available for the last name Niederhelm. For the veterans among your Niederhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niederhelm lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Niederhelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Niederhelm in 1974 was 50, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niederhelm 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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