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Niec Family History

Niec Surname Meaning

Polish (Nieć):: from a pet form of a variant of the personal name Mikołaj Latin Nicolaus (see Nicholas).

Relationship name from Old Polish nieć ‘nephew or niece’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Niec family from?

You can see how Niec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niec family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Niec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Niec families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Niec's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Niec families in 1911.
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What did your Niec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niec. 56% of Niec men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Welder
    23%
  • Private
    23%

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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Niec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niec 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Niec. 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 305 military records available for the last name Niec. For the veterans among your Niec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niec lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Niec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niec in 1967 was 88, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niec 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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