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Nietfield Family History

Nietfield 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: Nietfeld, Newfield, Winfield, Edenfield, Sheffield, Overfield

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Where is the Nietfield family from?

You can see how Nietfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nietfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nietfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nietfield families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nietfield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nietfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nietfield 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 Nietfield ancestors do for a living?

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

What Nietfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Nietfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nietfield 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nietfield. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nietfield. For the veterans among your Nietfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nietfield lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Nietfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nietfield in 1971 was 84, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nietfield 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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