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Neidhardt Family History

Neidhardt Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Nīthart composed of the ancient Germanic elements nīt ‘ambition hatred’.

It is a combination of two distinct elements that convey different meanings.

The first element, nīt, refers to ambition and hatred, indicating a strong drive or intensity.

The second element, hard, means hardy, brave, or strong, signifying resilience and courage.

Together, these elements create a name that embodies a complex character of strength and ambition.

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


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Where is the Neidhardt family from?

You can see how Neidhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neidhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neidhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Neidhardt family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Neidhardt's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Neidhardt families in 1911.
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What did your Neidhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neidhardt. 22% of Neidhardt men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Neidhardt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neidhardt were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 785 immigration records available for the last name Neidhardt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Neidhardt. For the veterans among your Neidhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neidhardt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Neidhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Neidhardt in 1943 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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