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Nians Family History

Nians 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: Jiang, Liang, Xiang, Qian, Lian, Naas, Means, Tiano, Lins, Krans

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You can see how Nians families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nians family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nians family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nians's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nians families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Nians. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nians 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nians. 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 Nians. For the veterans among your Nians ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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