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Niang Family History

Niang Surname Meaning

West African (mainly Senegal also Mali and Mauritania): Tukulor name of unexplained etymology. It is also found among the Wolof people.

Burmese (Chin): from a part of a female compound personal name which is interpreted as ‘exuberant’.

— Note: Since Chins do not have hereditary surnames this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Niang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Niang families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Niang family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Niang's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Niang families in 1911.
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What did your Niang ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Blacksmith
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Niang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niang 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Niang. 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 1 military records available for the last name Niang. For the veterans among your Niang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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