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Nieda Family History

Nieda 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: Nida, Bieda, Nied, Nitta, Ida, Seda, Niemi, Iida, Niwa, Breda

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Where is the Nieda family from?

You can see how Nieda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nieda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nieda families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieda's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Nieda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieda 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 Nieda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Moulder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nieda. 100% of Nieda men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Nieda women worked as a Moulder.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Moulder
    100%

What Nieda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Nieda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieda 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Nieda. 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 74 military records available for the last name Nieda. For the veterans among your Nieda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieda lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Nieda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nieda in 1970 was 52, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieda 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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