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Nierenhausen Family History

Nierenhausen 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: Niederhauser, Nordhausen, Nienhaus, Ziegenhagen, Bettenhausen

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Where is the Nierenhausen family from?

You can see how Nierenhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nierenhausen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nierenhausen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nierenhausen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nierenhausen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nierenhausen 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 Nierenhausen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bartender
    100%

What Nierenhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Nierenhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierenhausen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nierenhausen. 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 84 military records available for the last name Nierenhausen. For the veterans among your Nierenhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nierenhausen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nierenhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nierenhausen in 1955 was 38, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nierenhausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nierenhausen 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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