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Niederman Family History

Niederman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Niedermann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


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Where is the Niederman family from?

You can see how Niederman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niederman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Niederman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Niederman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Niederman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Niederman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niederman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Niederman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niederman. 34% of Niederman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

What Niederman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niederman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niederman 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Niederman. 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 291 military records available for the last name Niederman. For the veterans among your Niederman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niederman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Niederman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niederman in 1943 was 45, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niederman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niederman 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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