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Niepke Family History

Niepke 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: Bielke, Zierke, Riepe, Ripke, Zieske, Mielke, Pieske, Doepke, Nipple

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niepke 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 30 census records available for the last name Niepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niepke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Niepke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Niepke. For the veterans among your Niepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niepke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Niepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Niepke in 1969 was 96, and 91 in 2002.

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