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Neidlinger Family History

Neidlinger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Neidlingen in Württemberg.

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


Similar surnames: Meidinger, Reidinger, Meilinger, Weidinger, Zeilinger, Redlinger

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Where is the Neidlinger family from?

You can see how Neidlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neidlinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Neidlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Neidlinger family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neidlinger's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Neidlinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neidlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neidlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neidlinger. 24% of Neidlinger men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Neidlinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neidlinger were Miner and Keep Hosue. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Keep Hosue
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neidlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neidlinger 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Neidlinger. 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 919 military records available for the last name Neidlinger. For the veterans among your Neidlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neidlinger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neidlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Neidlinger in 1954 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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