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Neistetter Family History

Neistetter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kerstetter, Hofstetter, Stetter, Neustadter, Glastetter, Helmstetter

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You can see how Neistetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neistetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neistetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Neistetter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Neistetter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Neistetter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Neistetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neistetter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Neistetter. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Neistetter. For the veterans among your Neistetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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