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Niichel Family History

Niichel 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: Michel, Reichel, Eichel, Sichel, Nichol, Trichel, Nickel, Fischel

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Where is the Niichel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niichel 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 Niichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niichel. 60% of Niichel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Niichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Niichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niichel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Niichel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Niichel. For the veterans among your Niichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niichel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Niichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niichel in 1967 was 73, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niichel 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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