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Niers Family History

Niers 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: Nies, Nier, Miers, Diers, Hiers, Piers, Siers, Biers, Wiers, Niess

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Where is the Niers family from?

You can see how Niers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Niers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Niers family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Niers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niers 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 Niers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

What Niers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Niers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niers 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Niers. 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 39 military records available for the last name Niers. For the veterans among your Niers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Niers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Niers in 1966 was 76, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niers 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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