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Niesser Family History

Niesser 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: Nesser, Niessen, Messer, Tesser, Nester, Nissen, Presser, Nasser

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Where is the Niesser family from?

You can see how Niesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niesser family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Niesser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Niesser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niesser 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 93 census records available for the last name Niesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niesser 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Niesser. 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 68 military records available for the last name Niesser. For the veterans among your Niesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niesser lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Niesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Niesser in 1985 was 84, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niesser 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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