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Niewoll Family History

Niewoll 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: Newell, Niewald, Nicholl, Newill, Nicoll, Kidwell, Jewell, Neill

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Where is the Niewoll family from?

You can see how Niewoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niewoll family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niewoll family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Niewoll's in USA. California had the highest population of Niewoll families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niewoll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Niewoll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Niewoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niewoll 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Niewoll. 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 7 military records available for the last name Niewoll. For the veterans among your Niewoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niewoll lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Niewoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Niewoll in 1968 was 87, and 86 in 1975.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niewoll 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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