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Niever Family History

Niever 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, Nieder, Niver, Siever, Biever, Neve, Lever, Kiefer, Bieler

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Where is the Niever family from?

You can see how Niever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niever family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niever families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Niever family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Niever's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Niever families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niever 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 485 census records available for the last name Niever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niever 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Niever. 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 15 military records available for the last name Niever. For the veterans among your Niever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niever lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Niever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Niever in 1998 was 59, and 35 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niever

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niever 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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