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Niner Name Meaning

Altered form of German Neuner .

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


Similar surnames: Nine, Kiner, Tiner, Hiner, Winer, Riner, Piner, Stiner, Rineer, Nier

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Where is the Niner family from?

You can see how Niner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Niner family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Niner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Niner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niner. 25% of Niner men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Niner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niner were Machinist and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Niner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niner 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Niner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 610 military records available for the last name Niner. For the veterans among your Niner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Niner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Niner in 1960 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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