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Niejahr Family History

Niejahr 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: Neujahr, Niebuhr, Jahr, Nieder, Nier, Nieland, Bejar, Nieman, Niehaus

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Where is the Niejahr family from?

You can see how Niejahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niejahr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niejahr family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Niejahr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niejahr families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Niejahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niejahr 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Niejahr. 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 27 military records available for the last name Niejahr. For the veterans among your Niejahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niejahr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Niejahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Niejahr in 1965 was 66, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niejahr 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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