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Neuhalfen Name Meaning

North German: from neu ‘new’ + Low German half ‘half’ a nickname for a new owner or tenant farmer of half an estate or of a holding of half a land unit or for a newcomer whose tax obligation amounted to half his harvest.

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


Similar surnames: Neuhoff, Neumann, Neuhaus, Neubauer, Neumiller, Neuville, Rehagen

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Where is the Neuhalfen family from?

You can see how Neuhalfen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuhalfen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Neuhalfen families living in Nebraska. This was about 42% of all the recorded Neuhalfen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Neuhalfen families in 1920.
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What did your Neuhalfen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Neuhalfen. 100% of Neuhalfen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Neuhalfen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neuhalfen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Neuhalfen. 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 101 military records available for the last name Neuhalfen. For the veterans among your Neuhalfen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuhalfen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neuhalfen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Neuhalfen in 1962 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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