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Niedert Family History

Niedert Surname Meaning

German:: shortened form of Nithart (see Neidhart). variant of Nieder with the addition of excrescent -t.

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


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Where is the Niedert family from?

You can see how Niedert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niedert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niedert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Niedert families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Niedert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niedert families in 1880.
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What did your Niedert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niedert. 27% of Niedert 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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Manager
    14%

What Niedert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Niedert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niedert 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Niedert. 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 88 military records available for the last name Niedert. For the veterans among your Niedert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niedert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Niedert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Niedert in 1963 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niedert 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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