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Nierni Family History

Nierni 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: Niemi, Bieri, Neri, Tierno, Nier, Berni, Verni, Nini, Aerni, Cieri

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Where is the Nierni family from?

You can see how Nierni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nierni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nierni families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Nierni family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nierni's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nierni families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Nierni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierni 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Nierni. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nierni. For the veterans among your Nierni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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