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Niedermeyer Family History

Niedermeyer Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a farmer (see Meyer) in a low-lying location (Middle High German nider(e)).

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


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Where is the Niedermeyer family from?

You can see how Niedermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niedermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niedermeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Niedermeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Niedermeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niedermeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Niedermeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niedermeyer. 30% of Niedermeyer men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Niedermeyer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niedermeyer were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    46%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Niedermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niedermeyer 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Niedermeyer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Niedermeyer. For the veterans among your Niedermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niedermeyer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Niedermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Niedermeyer in 1952 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niedermeyer 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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