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Nietert Family History

Nietert 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: Nieters, Niedert, Dietert, Nieder, Nippert, Hiebert, Siebert, Dieter

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Where is the Nietert family from?

You can see how Nietert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nietert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nietert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Nietert families living in Iowa. This was about 42% of all the recorded Nietert's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nietert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nietert 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 Nietert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nietert. 40% of Nietert men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Nietert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nietert were Wood Cutter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Wood Cutter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Nietert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Nietert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nietert 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Nietert. 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 147 military records available for the last name Nietert. For the veterans among your Nietert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nietert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nietert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Nietert in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nietert 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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