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Niesche Family History

Niesche 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: Nitsche, Liesch, Bieschke, Nitsch, Nitschke, Loesche, Wesche, Esche

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Where is the Niesche family from?

You can see how Niesche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niesche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niesche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Niesche family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Niesche's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niesche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niesche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Niesche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niesche 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Niesche. 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 21 military records available for the last name Niesche. For the veterans among your Niesche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niesche lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Niesche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Niesche in 1966 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niesche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niesche 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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