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Niehuss Family History

Niehuss 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: Niehus, Niehues, Niehaus, Nienhuis, Niess, Ness, Huss, Nieves, Nies

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Where is the Niehuss family from?

You can see how Niehuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niehuss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Niehuss families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Niehuss's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Niehuss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Niehuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niehuss 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Niehuss. 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 18 military records available for the last name Niehuss. For the veterans among your Niehuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niehuss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Niehuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Niehuss in 1964 was 53, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niehuss 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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