Niddrie Family History

Niddrie Surname Meaning

The term 'Niddry' appears in several locations, including Niddry in Liberton (Midlothian), Niddry in Kirkliston (West Lothian), and Longniddry (East Lothian).

These place names themselves can be traced back to Brittonic (Cumbric) origins.

The components of the name are derived from the words *nöwïð meaning ‘new’ and *treβ which signifies ‘farm’ or ‘village’.

Thus, the names essentially convey a sense of newness associated with a farming settlement.

Collectively, they reflect the linguistic and cultural history of the regions in which they are found.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Idris, Geddie, Norrie, Sideris, Diddle, Durie, Boddie, Cindric, Hidde, Riddle

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269	Immigration Records
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Where is the Niddrie family from?

You can see how Niddrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niddrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Niddrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 8 Niddrie families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Niddrie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Niddrie families in 1911.

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What did your Niddrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Niddrie.

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There are 2K census records available for the last name Niddrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niddrie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 269 immigration records available for the last name Niddrie. 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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Military Records

There are 122 military records available for the last name Niddrie. For the veterans among your Niddrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niddrie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Niddrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Niddrie in 1968 was 69, and 93 in 1999.

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Niddrie Surname Meaning

The term 'Niddry' appears in several locations, including Niddry in Liberton (Midlothian), Niddry in Kirkliston (West Lothian), and Longniddry (East Lothian).

These place names themselves can be traced back to Brittonic (Cumbric) origins.

The components of the name are derived from the words *nöwïð meaning ‘new’ and *treβ which signifies ‘farm’ or ‘village’.

Thus, the names essentially convey a sense of newness associated with a farming settlement.

Collectively, they reflect the linguistic and cultural history of the regions in which they are found.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Niddrie family from?

What did your Niddrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Niddrie.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Niddrie family records will you find?

What is the average Niddrie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Niddrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Niddrie in 1968 was 69, and 93 in 1999.

Niddrie Family History

Niddrie Surname Meaning

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Niddrie Surname Meaning

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What did your Niddrie ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1921

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