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Nierer Family History

Nierer 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: Nieder, Sierer, Bierer, Zierer, Kiefer, Bieler, Nieves, Bieber

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Where is the Nierer family from?

You can see how Nierer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nierer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nierer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nierer family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Nierer's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Nierer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nierer 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 Nierer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nierer. 50% of Nierer men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Nierer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Nierer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nierer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Nierer. For the veterans among your Nierer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nierer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Nierer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nierer in 1970 was 21, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nierer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nierer 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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