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Niches Family History

Niches 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: Riches, Nice, Nieves, Richer, Michel, Richey, Eichen, Nies, Eicher

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Where is the Niches family from?

You can see how Niches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niches family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Niches families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Niches families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Niches's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niches families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Niches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niches 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Niches. 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 6 military records available for the last name Niches. For the veterans among your Niches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niches lifespan?

Average Niches life expectancy in 1970 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niches 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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