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Niedhamer Family History

Niedhamer 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: Needham, Nieder, Nehmer, Wildhaber, Niebauer, Wiedmer, Nienaber

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Where is the Niedhamer family from?

You can see how Niedhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niedhamer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Niedhamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Niedhamer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Niedhamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Niedhamer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niedhamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niedhamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niedhamer. 100% of Niedhamer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Niedhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niedhamer 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Niedhamer. 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 197 military records available for the last name Niedhamer. For the veterans among your Niedhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niedhamer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Niedhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Niedhamer in 1969 was 73, and 74 in 1999.

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