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Niewind Family History

Niewind 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: Nieland, Niewald, Litwin, Lewin, Newland, Newlin, Niemi, Wind, Nevin

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Where is the Niewind family from?

You can see how Niewind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niewind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niewind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Niewind families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Niewind's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niewind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niewind 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 Niewind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niewind. 100% of Niewind men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Niewind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Niewind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niewind 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Niewind. 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 11 military records available for the last name Niewind. For the veterans among your Niewind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niewind lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Niewind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Niewind in 1967 was 77, and 64 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niewind

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niewind 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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