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Neuser Family History

Neuser Name Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Neuss near Düsseldorf. nickname for a suspicious or distrustful person from an agent derivative of Middle High German niusen ‘to test or probe’.

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


Similar surnames: Nesser, Neuner, Meuser, Nester, Neeser, Necker, Neiser, Buser, Netzer

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Where is the Neuser family from?

You can see how Neuser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neuser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Neuser families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neuser's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Neuser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neuser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neuser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neuser. 20% of Neuser men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Neuser women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neuser were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neuser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neuser 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Neuser. 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 637 military records available for the last name Neuser. For the veterans among your Neuser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuser lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Neuser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Neuser in 1948 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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