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Niehenke Family History

Niehenke 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: Niesen, Boehnke, Dehnke, Henke, Gieseke, Wieneke, Behnke, Koehnke

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Where is the Niehenke family from?

You can see how Niehenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niehenke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niehenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Niehenke families living in Kansas. This was about 78% of all the recorded Niehenke's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Niehenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niehenke 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 Niehenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niehenke. 60% of Niehenke 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Wheat Farmer
    40%

What Niehenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Niehenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niehenke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Niehenke. 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 61 military records available for the last name Niehenke. For the veterans among your Niehenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niehenke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Niehenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Niehenke in 1954 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niehenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niehenke 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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