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Nieuwendorp Family History

Nieuwendorp 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: Neuendorf, Diefendorf, Nieuwenhuis, Medendorp, Middendorf, Heckendorf

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Where is the Nieuwendorp family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieuwendorp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nieuwendorp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieuwendorp. 100% of Nieuwendorp women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Nieuwendorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieuwendorp 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Nieuwendorp. 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 41 military records available for the last name Nieuwendorp. For the veterans among your Nieuwendorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieuwendorp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nieuwendorp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nieuwendorp in 1967 was 70, and 55 in 2003.

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