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Niethamer Family History

Niethamer 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: Nehmer, Lothamer, Ritthaler, Niebauer, Nienaber, Liebhaber, Shelhamer

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Where is the Niethamer family from?

You can see how Niethamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niethamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niethamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Niethamer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Niethamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Niethamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niethamer 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 Niethamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niethamer. 100% of Niethamer men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Niethamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Niethamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niethamer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Niethamer. 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 164 military records available for the last name Niethamer. For the veterans among your Niethamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niethamer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Niethamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Niethamer in 1950 was 24, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niethamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niethamer 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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