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Nierenstein Family History

Nierenstein 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: Bernstein, Levenstein, Eisenstein, Hertenstein, Greenstein

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Nierenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierenstein 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Nierenstein. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Nierenstein. For the veterans among your Nierenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nierenstein lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Nierenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nierenstein in 1987 was 37, and 69 in 1989.

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