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Nietson Family History

Nietson 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: Nelson, Niesen, Nieto, Hitson, Pierson, Nielsen, Neeson, Betson

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Where is the Nietson family from?

You can see how Nietson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nietson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nietson families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there was 1 Nietson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nietson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nietson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nietson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Nietson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nietson 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 Nietson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nietson. For the veterans among your Nietson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nietson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nietson 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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