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Neuhoff Name Meaning

German: distinguishing epithet for the owner or tenant of a new farm or manor standardized from Middle Low German nie ‘new’ + hof ‘farmstead manor farm’ or a habitational name from any of several places so named for example in Saxony and Thuringia. Compare Niehoff . Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Neuhof ‘new yard’.

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


Similar surnames: Niehoff, Hoff, Benshoff, Neuhaus, Nordhoff, De Hoff, Heithoff

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Where is the Neuhoff family from?

You can see how Neuhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuhoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neuhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Neuhoff family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Neuhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neuhoff families in 1840.
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What did your Neuhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neuhoff. 24% of Neuhoff men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Neuhoff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neuhoff were Lawyer and Proprietor. .

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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
    24%
  • Auto Dealer
    16%
  • Dentist
    16%
  • Lawyer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Neuhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neuhoff 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Neuhoff. 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 877 military records available for the last name Neuhoff. For the veterans among your Neuhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuhoff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Neuhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neuhoff in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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