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Nieli Family History

Nieli 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: Niemi, Nield, Niel, Kiel, Field, Pioli, Noel, Bieri, Miele, Nies

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Where is the Nieli family from?

You can see how Nieli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nieli families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Nieli families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieli's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Nieli families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieli 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 Nieli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieli. 100% of Nieli men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Nieli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Nieli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieli 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Nieli. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nieli. For the veterans among your Nieli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Nieli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nieli in 1963 was 77, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nieli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieli 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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