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Needleman Family History

Needleman Name Meaning

Jewish (American): translation into English of Nadelman or Nudelman .

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


Similar surnames: Needle, Gentleman, Handleman, Needler, Edleman, Weedman, Addleman

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Where is the Needleman family from?

You can see how Needleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Needleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Needleman families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Needleman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Needleman families in 1911.
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What did your Needleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Needleman. 21% of Needleman men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Needleman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Needleman were Operator and Secretary. .

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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
    21%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Needleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needleman 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Needleman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 471 military records available for the last name Needleman. For the veterans among your Needleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needleman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Needleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Needleman in 1956 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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