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Niederhaus Family History

Niederhaus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Niederhauser, Gildehaus, Sunderhaus, Niehaus, Nienhaus, Niederman

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Where is the Niederhaus family from?

You can see how Niederhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niederhaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Niederhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Niederhaus families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Niederhaus's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Niederhaus families in 1891.
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What did your Niederhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niederhaus. 60% of Niederhaus men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Niederhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Niederhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niederhaus 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Niederhaus. 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 139 military records available for the last name Niederhaus. For the veterans among your Niederhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niederhaus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Niederhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Niederhaus in 1963 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niederhaus 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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