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Niforth Family History

Niforth 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: North, Forth, Goforth, Fort, Worth, Wirth, Furth, Dilworth, Firth

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Where is the Niforth family from?

You can see how Niforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niforth family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Niforth families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Niforth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Niforth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niforth 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 36 census records available for the last name Niforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niforth 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Niforth. 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 Niforth. For the veterans among your Niforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niforth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Niforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Niforth in 1970 was 86, and 72 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niforth 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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