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Nieradka Family History

Nieradka 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: Hiraoka, Nerad, Terada, Sieradzki, Radka, Zahradka, Sieracki, Wierda

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Where is the Nieradka family from?

You can see how Nieradka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieradka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Nieradka families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nieradka's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nieradka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieradka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nieradka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Doubler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nieradka. 50% of Nieradka men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Nieradka women worked as a Doubler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nieradka were Farmer and Packer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Doubler
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Packer
    17%

What Nieradka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Nieradka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieradka 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Nieradka. 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 197 military records available for the last name Nieradka. For the veterans among your Nieradka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieradka lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nieradka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nieradka in 1951 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieradka 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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