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Neiswonger Name Meaning

Variant of Niswonger a surname of German (ultimately Swiss German) origin.

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


Similar surnames: Niswonger, Newswanger, Neiswander, Beiswenger, Neiswender, Beiswanger

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Where is the Neiswonger family from?

You can see how Neiswonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiswonger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neiswonger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Neiswonger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Neiswonger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neiswonger families in 1880.
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What did your Neiswonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neiswonger. 43% of Neiswonger men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
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What Neiswonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Neiswonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiswonger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Neiswonger. 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 241 military records available for the last name Neiswonger. For the veterans among your Neiswonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiswonger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neiswonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Neiswonger in 1963 was 75, and 67 in 2003.

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