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Neumeister Family History

Neumeister Name Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a master craftsman who had newly settled in a particular community from Middle High German niuwe ‘new’ + meister ‘master’.

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


Similar surnames: Baumeister, Neumeyer, Meister, Werkmeister, Neumiller, Hofmeister

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Where is the Neumeister family from?

You can see how Neumeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neumeister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neumeister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Neumeister families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Neumeister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neumeister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neumeister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neumeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neumeister. 19% of Neumeister men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Neumeister women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neumeister were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 856 immigration records available for the last name Neumeister. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Neumeister. For the veterans among your Neumeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neumeister lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Neumeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neumeister in 1956 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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