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Neihart Family History

Neihart Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Niehardt a variant of Neuhardt (see Neuhart).

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


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Where is the Neihart family from?

You can see how Neihart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neihart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neihart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Neihart families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Neihart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neihart families in 1840.
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What did your Neihart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neihart. 25% of Neihart men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Neihart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neihart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neihart 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Neihart. 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 359 military records available for the last name Neihart. For the veterans among your Neihart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neihart lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Neihart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Neihart in 1950 was 24, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neihart 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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