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Nieskens Family History

Nieskens 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: Niesen, Nickens, Niessen, Nieves, Gresens, Nissen, Wiesen, Riessen

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Where is the Nieskens family from?

You can see how Nieskens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieskens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nieskens families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Nieskens's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nieskens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieskens 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 Nieskens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieskens. 60% of Nieskens 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Nieskens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Nieskens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieskens 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nieskens. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nieskens. For the veterans among your Nieskens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieskens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nieskens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nieskens in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nieskens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieskens 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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