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Nieman Family History

Nieman Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname for a newcomer to a place from Middle Low German nie ‘new’ + man ‘man’. Americanized form of North German Niemann ‘newcomer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nieman family from?

You can see how Nieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nieman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Nieman families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nieman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nieman families in 1911.
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What did your Nieman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nieman. 75% of Nieman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Tailor
    25%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Nieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Nieman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Nieman. For the veterans among your Nieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Nieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nieman in 1950 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieman 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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