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Neidig Name Meaning

German: nickname for a hostile envious person from Middle High German nīt ‘hatred ambition’.

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


Similar surnames: Leidig, Heilig, Reisig, Nadig, Meidl, Feig, Weiden, Essig, Reddig

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Where is the Neidig family from?

You can see how Neidig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neidig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neidig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Neidig families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Neidig's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Neidig families in 1911.
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What did your Neidig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neidig. 29% of Neidig men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Neidig women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neidig were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 479 immigration records available for the last name Neidig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neidig. For the veterans among your Neidig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neidig lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neidig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Neidig in 1954 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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