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Neumayer Family History

Neumayer Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Neumeyer.

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


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Where is the Neumayer family from?

You can see how Neumayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neumayer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neumayer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Neumayer families living in Maryland. This was about 23% of all the recorded Neumayer's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Neumayer families in 1880.
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What did your Neumayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neumayer. 34% of Neumayer men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Neumayer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neumayer were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neumayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neumayer 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Neumayer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Neumayer. For the veterans among your Neumayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neumayer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neumayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Neumayer in 1962 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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