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Neiger Family History

Neiger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Neier.

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


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Where is the Neiger family from?

You can see how Neiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Neiger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Neiger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neiger families in 1911.
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What did your Neiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neiger. 22% of Neiger men worked as a Clerk and 55% of Neiger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neiger were Farmer and Clerical.

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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

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Clerical
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiger 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Neiger. 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 580 military records available for the last name Neiger. For the veterans among your Neiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neiger in 1954 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neiger 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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