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Needman Family History

Needman Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neeman, Weedman, Herdman, Neman, Needham, Beeman, Newman, Edman

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Where is the Needman family from?

You can see how Needman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Needman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Needman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Needman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Needman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Needman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Needman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Needman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Needman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Needman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Needman. For the veterans among your Needman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Needman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Needman in 1977 was 72, and 89 in 1998.

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