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Neidigh Family History

Neidigh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neidig.

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


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Where is the Neidigh family from?

You can see how Neidigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neidigh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neidigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Neidigh families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Neidigh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neidigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neidigh 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 Neidigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neidigh. 38% of Neidigh men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Neidigh women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neidigh were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Neidigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neidigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neidigh 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Neidigh. 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 486 military records available for the last name Neidigh. For the veterans among your Neidigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neidigh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Neidigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neidigh in 1961 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neidigh 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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