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Niau Family History

Niau Surname 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: Niu, Nau, Viau, Qiu, Grau, Na, Lau, Nice, Xia, Nam

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Where is the Niau family from?

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

There are 146 census records available for the last name Niau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niau 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Niau. 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 30 military records available for the last name Niau. For the veterans among your Niau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Niau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Niau in 1973 was 68, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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