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Nierney Family History

Nierney 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: Tierney, Nerney, Cerney, Viernes, Birney, Cherney, Berney, Piercey

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Where is the Nierney family from?

You can see how Nierney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nierney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nierney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nierney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nierney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nierney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Nierney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierney 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nierney. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nierney. For the veterans among your Nierney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nierney lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nierney

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