This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nierad family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nierad Family History

Nierad 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: Nerad, Riera, Kieran, Nier, Nieland, Mierau, Nieman, Nierman, Mieras

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nierad family from?

You can see how Nierad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nierad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nierad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nierad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nierad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nierad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nierad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nierad. 100% of Nierad men worked as a Tinner.

View Census Data for Nierad | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tinner
    100%

What Nierad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Nierad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierad census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Nierad

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Nierad. 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.

View all Nierad immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Nierad. For the veterans among your Nierad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nierad military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nierad family history

Discover More

What is the average Nierad lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Nierad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nierad in 1986 was 66, and 75 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nierad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nierad 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nierad family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial