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Nieskes Family History

Nieskes 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: Nieves, Niesen, Zieske, Pieske, Noeske, Lieske, Neske, Siefkes, Niese

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Where is the Nieskes family from?

You can see how Nieskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieskes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nieskes family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nieskes's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nieskes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieskes 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 Nieskes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieskes. 67% of Nieskes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Nieskes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Nieskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieskes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nieskes. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nieskes. For the veterans among your Nieskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieskes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nieskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nieskes in 1964 was 73, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieskes 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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