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Neujahr Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German niuwe ‘new’ + jār ‘year’ a nickname for someone who owed feudal dues at the New Year or sometimes a name given to someone born on that day.

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


Similar surnames: Neurohr, Neuhaus, Neubauer, Neumann, Neukam, Neuser, Nester, Neuner

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Where is the Neujahr family from?

You can see how Neujahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neujahr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neujahr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Neujahr families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Neujahr's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Neujahr families in 1880.
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What did your Neujahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neujahr. 50% of Neujahr 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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
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Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Neujahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neujahr 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Neujahr. 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 560 military records available for the last name Neujahr. For the veterans among your Neujahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neujahr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neujahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Neujahr in 1962 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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