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Niedermaier Family History

Niedermaier 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: Niedermayer, Niedermeier, Niedermeyer, Niederhauser, Niederman

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Where is the Niedermaier family from?

You can see how Niedermaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niedermaier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niedermaier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Niedermaier families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Niedermaier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Niedermaier families in 1880.
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What did your Niedermaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niedermaier. 55% of Niedermaier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Niedermaier women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niedermaier were Mail Clerk and Housework.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mail Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Niedermaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Niedermaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niedermaier 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Niedermaier. 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 Niedermaier. For the veterans among your Niedermaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niedermaier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Niedermaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Niedermaier in 1962 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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