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Niehe Family History

Niehe 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: Wiehe, Niece, Niese, Neve, Nice, Kiehl, Niemi, Nieves, Biehle, Miele

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Where is the Niehe family from?

You can see how Niehe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niehe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Niehe families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Niehe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niehe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niehe 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 Niehe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niehe. 100% of Niehe women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Niehe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Niehe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niehe 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Niehe. 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 16 military records available for the last name Niehe. For the veterans among your Niehe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niehe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Niehe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Niehe in 1964 was 77, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niehe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niehe 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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