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Niimi Family History

Niimi 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: Niemi, Nurmi, Nims, Nishi, Nimmo, Nii, Nitti, Crimi, Nini, Niazi

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Where is the Niimi family from?

You can see how Niimi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niimi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Niimi families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Niimi's in USA. California had the highest population of Niimi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niimi 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 Niimi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niimi. 43% of Niimi men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Niimi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Niimi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niimi 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Niimi. 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 136 military records available for the last name Niimi. For the veterans among your Niimi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niimi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Niimi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Niimi in 1960 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niimi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niimi 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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