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Neninger Family History

Neninger 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: Nenninger, Weninger, Heninger, Reninger, Peninger, Beringer, Bedinger

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Where is the Neninger family from?

You can see how Neninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neninger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neninger family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neninger's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Neninger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neninger 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 Neninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neninger. 100% of Neninger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Neninger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Neninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Neninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neninger 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Neninger. 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 36 military records available for the last name Neninger. For the veterans among your Neninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neninger lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Neninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neninger in 1981 was 81, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neninger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neninger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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