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Neiheisel Family History

Neiheisel Name Meaning

Altered form of South German Neuhäus(e)l (‘new little house’) a topographic name or a habitational name from any of the three places so named in the Palatinate Rhineland and Austria.

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


Similar surnames: Bernheisel, Berkheiser, Newhouse, Heisel, Weisel, Neiderhiser, Kiesel

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Where is the Neiheisel family from?

You can see how Neiheisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiheisel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neiheisel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Neiheisel families living in Minnesota. This was about 73% of all the recorded Neiheisel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Neiheisel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neiheisel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neiheisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neiheisel. 25% of Neiheisel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Neiheisel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neiheisel were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
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Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Neiheisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiheisel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Neiheisel. 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 227 military records available for the last name Neiheisel. For the veterans among your Neiheisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiheisel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Neiheisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Neiheisel in 1959 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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