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Niemeyer Family History

Niemeyer Surname Meaning

North German: nickname for a newly arrived steward or tenant farmer from Middle Low German nie ‘new’ + Meyer.

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


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Where is the Niemeyer family from?

You can see how Niemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Niemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Niemeyer families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Niemeyer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Niemeyer families in 1891.
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What did your Niemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niemeyer. 21% of Niemeyer men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Niemeyer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niemeyer were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Niemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemeyer 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Niemeyer. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Niemeyer. For the veterans among your Niemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemeyer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Niemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niemeyer in 1948 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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