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Neiman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Neumann ‘newcomer’. This form of the surname is also found in Sweden. Americanized form of German Neimann ‘newcomer’.

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


Similar surnames: Neyman, Neman, Naiman, Reiman, Nejman, Neuman, Heiman, Melman, Leiman

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Where is the Neiman family from?

You can see how Neiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neiman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Neiman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Neiman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neiman families in 1840.
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What did your Neiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neiman. 18% of Neiman men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Neiman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neiman were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Neiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Neiman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Neiman. For the veterans among your Neiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Neiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neiman in 1951 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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