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Nieni Family History

Nieni 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, Nini, Wien, Bien, Lien, Nino, Bieri, Nies, Neri, Nie

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Where is the Nieni family from?

You can see how Nieni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nieni family living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Nieni's in USA. Massachusetts and 4 other states had the highest population of Nieni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Nieni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieni 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Nieni. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nieni. For the veterans among your Nieni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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