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Niedermeier Name Meaning

German: variant of Niedermeyer .

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


Similar surnames: Niedermayer, Niedermeyer, Niemeier, Wiedemeier, Neumeier, Bredemeyer

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Where is the Niedermeier family from?

You can see how Niedermeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niedermeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niedermeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Niedermeier families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Niedermeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niedermeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niedermeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niedermeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niedermeier. 46% of Niedermeier men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Niedermeier women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niedermeier were Farm Laborer 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niedermeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niedermeier 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Niedermeier. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Niedermeier. For the veterans among your Niedermeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niedermeier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Niedermeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Niedermeier in 1952 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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