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Nieks Family History

Nieks 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: Nies, Nicks, Niess, Ness, Ries, Niemi, Nieves, Nims, Mies, Lies

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Where is the Nieks family from?

You can see how Nieks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieks family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Nieks family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieks's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Nieks families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Nieks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieks 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Nieks. 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 Nieks. For the veterans among your Nieks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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