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Niephaus Family History

Niephaus 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: Niehaus, Nienhaus, Neuhaus, Niehus, Obenhaus, Kamphaus, Cephas

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Where is the Niephaus family from?

You can see how Niephaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niephaus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Niephaus families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Niephaus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Niephaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Niephaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niephaus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Niephaus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Niephaus. For the veterans among your Niephaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niephaus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Niephaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Niephaus in 1966 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niephaus 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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