Niewoehner Family History

Niewoehner Surname Meaning

North German (Niewöhner): nickname for a new neighbor or settler from Low German.

Nie means ‘new’ and wöhner translates to ‘dweller’ or ‘settler’, which is an agent derivative of wohnen meaning ‘to dwell’.

The name reflects a common practice of identifying individuals based on their geographical or social status.

As a surname, Niewöhner likely indicates a family’s origins or a new settlement in a particular area.

This etymology highlights the historical movement and settlement patterns of people in Northern Germany.

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

Similar surnames: Niemeyer, Nieboer, Boehner, Noecker, Belschner, Hohner, Bredbenner, Boehne, Piehler, Hoehner

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89	Military Records
74	Immigration Records
767	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Niewoehner family from?

You can see how Niewoehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niewoehner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niewoehner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Niewoehner families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Niewoehner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niewoehner families in 1880.

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What did your Niewoehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and fur finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niewoehner. 36% of Niewoehner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Niewoehner women worked as a fur finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niewoehner were Clerk and Stenographer.

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Farmer

36%

Salesman

15%

Laborer

11%

Clerk

11%

fur finisher

50%

Stenographer

50%

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Census Record

There are 767 census records available for the last name Niewoehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niewoehner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 74 immigration records available for the last name Niewoehner. 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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Military Records

There are 89 military records available for the last name Niewoehner. For the veterans among your Niewoehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niewoehner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Niewoehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Niewoehner in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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Niewoehner Surname Meaning

North German (Niewöhner): nickname for a new neighbor or settler from Low German.

Nie means ‘new’ and wöhner translates to ‘dweller’ or ‘settler’, which is an agent derivative of wohnen meaning ‘to dwell’.

The name reflects a common practice of identifying individuals based on their geographical or social status.

As a surname, Niewöhner likely indicates a family’s origins or a new settlement in a particular area.

This etymology highlights the historical movement and settlement patterns of people in Northern Germany.

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

Where is the Niewoehner family from?

What did your Niewoehner ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

36%

Salesman

15%

Laborer

11%

Clerk

11%

fur finisher

50%

Stenographer

50%

What Niewoehner family records will you find?

What is the average Niewoehner lifespan?

Niewoehner Family History

Niewoehner Surname Meaning

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Niewoehner Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Niewoehner

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Where is the Niewoehner family from?

What did your Niewoehner ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Niewoehner family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Niewoehner lifespan?

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