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Nievelt Family History

Nievelt 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, Niemela, Niebel, Nevels, Niedert, Sievert, Nevel, Liebelt

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Where is the Nievelt family from?

You can see how Nievelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nievelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nievelt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nievelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nievelt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Nievelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nievelt 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Nievelt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nievelt. For the veterans among your Nievelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nievelt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Nievelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nievelt in 1973 was 64, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nievelt 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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