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Niemier Family History

Niemier 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: Niemiec, Niemeier, Niemi, Nieder, Nimmer, Riemer, Neier, Nieboer

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Where is the Niemier family from?

You can see how Niemier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niemier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Niemier families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Niemier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niemier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niemier 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 Niemier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niemier. 24% of Niemier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Niemier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niemier were Manager and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Niemier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niemier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemier 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Niemier. 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 191 military records available for the last name Niemier. For the veterans among your Niemier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Niemier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Niemier in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niemier 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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