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Niesigh Family History

Niesigh 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: Niemi, Nies, Leigh, Liebig, Sleigh, Niemuth, Pietig, Fiebig, Niesen

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Where is the Niesigh family from?

You can see how Niesigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niesigh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Niesigh families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Niesigh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Niesigh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Niesigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niesigh 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Niesigh. 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 12 military records available for the last name Niesigh. For the veterans among your Niesigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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