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Niedek Family History

Niedek 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: Nieder, Nieves, Riedel, Niesen, Rieder, Wieder, Niebel, Riede, Lieder

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Where is the Niedek family from?

You can see how Niedek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niedek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niedek family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Niedek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Niedek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niedek 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 39 census records available for the last name Niedek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niedek 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Niedek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Niedek. For the veterans among your Niedek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niedek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Niedek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Niedek in 1969 was 82, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niedek 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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