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Nui Family History

Nui 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: Ni, Sui, Cui, Hui, Nii, Bui, Lui, Nuti, Mui, Ji

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Where is the Nui family from?

You can see how Nui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nui family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nui families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nui families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nui's in USA. California had the highest population of Nui families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nui 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 334 census records available for the last name Nui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nui 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Nui. 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 41 military records available for the last name Nui. For the veterans among your Nui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nui lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nui in 1967 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nui 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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