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Niewald Family History

Niewald Surname Meaning

North German: probably a topographic name from a Low German variant of German Neuwald ‘new forest’.

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


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Where is the Niewald family from?

You can see how Niewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niewald family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Niewald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Niewald families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Niewald's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Niewald families in 1841.
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What did your Niewald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niewald. 37% of Niewald men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Niewald women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niewald were Manager and Waitress.

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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
    37%
  • Farm Operator
    22%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • House Keeping
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Niewald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Niewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niewald 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Niewald. 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 292 military records available for the last name Niewald. For the veterans among your Niewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niewald lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Niewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Niewald in 1958 was 30, and 57 in 2004.

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