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Nietfeld Family History

Nietfeld Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Niedfeldt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nietfeld family from?

You can see how Nietfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nietfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nietfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Nietfeld families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Nietfeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nietfeld families in 1880.
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What did your Nietfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nietfeld. 100% of Nietfeld 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Nietfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nietfeld 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Nietfeld. 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 117 military records available for the last name Nietfeld. For the veterans among your Nietfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nietfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nietfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nietfeld in 1967 was 91, and 79 in 2004.

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