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Neyman Family History

Neyman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Neumann. Dutch: variant of Nieman.

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


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Where is the Neyman family from?

You can see how Neyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Neyman families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Neyman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neyman families in 1911.
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What did your Neyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neyman. 38% of Neyman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Neyman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neyman were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neyman 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Neyman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neyman. For the veterans among your Neyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neyman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Neyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Neyman in 1951 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neyman 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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