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Neyhard Family History

Neyhard 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: Neyhart, Newhard, Reynard, Newgard, Nembhard, Bechard, Eymard, Elhard

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Where is the Neyhard family from?

You can see how Neyhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neyhard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neyhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Neyhard families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Neyhard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neyhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neyhard 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 Neyhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neyhard. 20% of Neyhard 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Manager
    14%

What Neyhard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Neyhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neyhard 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Neyhard. 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 168 military records available for the last name Neyhard. For the veterans among your Neyhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neyhard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Neyhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neyhard in 1964 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neyhard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neyhard 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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