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Nieghorn Family History

Nieghorn 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: Kinghorn, Gleghorn, Cleghorn, Eichhorn, Newborn, Einhorn, Niehoff

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Where is the Nieghorn family from?

You can see how Nieghorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieghorn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nieghorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nieghorn family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieghorn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nieghorn families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Nieghorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieghorn 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Nieghorn. 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 57 military records available for the last name Nieghorn. For the veterans among your Nieghorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieghorn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Nieghorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nieghorn in 1967 was 82, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieghorn 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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