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Niewold Family History

Niewold 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: Niewald, Newbold, Diebold, Nield, Liebold, Wiebold, Siebold, Ewald

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Where is the Niewold family from?

You can see how Niewold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niewold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niewold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Niewold families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Niewold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niewold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Niewold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niewold 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Niewold. 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 39 military records available for the last name Niewold. For the veterans among your Niewold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niewold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Niewold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Niewold in 1963 was 84, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niewold 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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