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Neiswanger Family History

Neiswanger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neuschwanger or of its original Swiss German form Neuenschwander.

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


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Where is the Neiswanger family from?

You can see how Neiswanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiswanger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neiswanger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Neiswanger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Neiswanger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neiswanger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neiswanger 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 Neiswanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neiswanger. 37% of Neiswanger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Neiswanger women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neiswanger were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    25%
  • Restaurant Owner
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Neiswanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neiswanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiswanger 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Neiswanger. 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 322 military records available for the last name Neiswanger. For the veterans among your Neiswanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiswanger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Neiswanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Neiswanger in 1948 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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