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Nienstedt Family History

Nienstedt Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living in ‘the new place’.

Habitational name from any of several places called Nienstedt in northern Germany, Saxony, and former East Prussia.

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


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Where is the Nienstedt family from?

You can see how Nienstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nienstedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Nienstedt families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nienstedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nienstedt families in 1880.
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What did your Nienstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nienstedt. 34% of Nienstedt men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nienstedt women worked as a Librarian. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nienstedt were Medical Doctor and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Medical Doctor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Librarian
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Nienstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nienstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienstedt 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Nienstedt. 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 426 military records available for the last name Nienstedt. For the veterans among your Nienstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nienstedt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Nienstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nienstedt in 1949 was 51, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nienstedt 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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