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Nieton Family History

Nieton 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: Nieto, Hilton, Linton, Hinton, Wilton, Keeton, Winton, Milton, Ditton

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Where is the Nieton family from?

You can see how Nieton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nieton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nieton families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nieton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Nieton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nieton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nieton. For the veterans among your Nieton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieton lifespan?

Average Nieton life expectancy in 1985 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieton 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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