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Nierengarten Family History

Nierengarten 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: Weingarten, Rosengarten, Nierenberg, Ziegenhagen, Teegarden

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Where is the Nierengarten family from?

You can see how Nierengarten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nierengarten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nierengarten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nierengarten families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Nierengarten's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nierengarten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nierengarten 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 Nierengarten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nierengarten. 72% of Nierengarten men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Glass Grinder
    29%

What Nierengarten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Nierengarten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierengarten 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Nierengarten. 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 87 military records available for the last name Nierengarten. For the veterans among your Nierengarten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nierengarten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nierengarten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nierengarten in 1963 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nierengarten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nierengarten 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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