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Niederhoffer Family History

Niederhoffer 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, Meyerhofer, Niederberger, Niedermeyer, Niederer

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Where is the Niederhoffer family from?

You can see how Niederhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niederhoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niederhoffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Niederhoffer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Niederhoffer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Niederhoffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niederhoffer 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 Niederhoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niederhoffer. 50% of Niederhoffer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Niederhoffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Niederhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niederhoffer 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Niederhoffer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Niederhoffer. For the veterans among your Niederhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niederhoffer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Niederhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Niederhoffer in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niederhoffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niederhoffer 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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