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Nieforth Family History

Nieforth 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: North, Dilworth, Niemuth, Danforth, Forth, Goforth, Befort, Lefort

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Where is the Nieforth family from?

You can see how Nieforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieforth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nieforth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 65 Nieforth families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieforth's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nieforth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieforth 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 Nieforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nieforth. 44% of Nieforth men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Farmer fisherman
    35%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Nieforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Nieforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieforth 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Nieforth. 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 51 military records available for the last name Nieforth. For the veterans among your Nieforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieforth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nieforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nieforth in 1965 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieforth 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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