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Niefeld Family History

Niefeld 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: Nietfeld, Neufeld, Niemela, Niedfeldt, Niebel, Neeld, Nield, Imfeld

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Where is the Niefeld family from?

You can see how Niefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niefeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Niefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Niefeld family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Niefeld's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Niefeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niefeld 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 Niefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niefeld. 100% of Niefeld men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Niefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Niefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niefeld 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Niefeld. 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 59 military records available for the last name Niefeld. For the veterans among your Niefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niefeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Niefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Niefeld in 1971 was 86, and 79 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niefeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niefeld 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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