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Niedringhaus Family History

Niedringhaus Surname Meaning

German: apparently a habitational name from a place called Niedringhausen near Lübbeke, Westphalia; the placename, however, may be derived from the surname which may have arisen as a topographic name from Middle Low German neddering(e) ‘depression low lying (marsh) land’.

+ hūsen ‘(at the) houses’.

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


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You can see how Niedringhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niedringhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niedringhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 75 Niedringhaus families living in Missouri. This was about 91% of all the recorded Niedringhaus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Niedringhaus families in 1880.
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What did your Niedringhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niedringhaus. 34% of Niedringhaus men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Niedringhaus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niedringhaus were President and Maid.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Partner
    13%
  • President
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 345 immigration records available for the last name Niedringhaus. 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 324 military records available for the last name Niedringhaus. For the veterans among your Niedringhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niedringhaus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Niedringhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niedringhaus in 1957 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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