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Nieses Family History

Nieses 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: Nieves, Niesen, Niese, Niess, Ness, Giesel, Kiesel, Nissen, Nies

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Where is the Nieses family from?

You can see how Nieses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieses family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nieses family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieses's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nieses families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Nieses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieses 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nieses. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nieses. For the veterans among your Nieses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieses lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Nieses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Nieses in 1964 was 84, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieses 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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