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Niesin Family History

Niesin 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: Niesen, Niemi, Nevin, Nissen, Nies, Wiesen, Nieman, Nielsen, Nein

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Where is the Niesin family from?

You can see how Niesin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niesin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niesin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Niesin families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Niesin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Niesin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Niesin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niesin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Niesin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Niesin. For the veterans among your Niesin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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