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Niew Family History

Niew 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: New, Nies, Nie, Nier, Niec, Liew, Nied, Niel, Drew, Kiel

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Where is the Niew family from?

You can see how Niew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Niew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Niew family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niew's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Niew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niew 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 203 census records available for the last name Niew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niew 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Niew. 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 707 military records available for the last name Niew. For the veterans among your Niew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niew lifespan?

Average Niew life expectancy in 2000 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niew 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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