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Niehing Family History

Niehing 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: Nehring, Niebling, Neering, Piening, Viering, Sieling, Giesing

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Where is the Niehing family from?

You can see how Niehing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niehing family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Niehing families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Niehing's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niehing families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Niehing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niehing 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Niehing. 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 2 military records available for the last name Niehing. For the veterans among your Niehing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niehing lifespan?

Average Niehing life expectancy in 1968 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niehing 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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