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Nihart Family History

Nihart Surname Meaning

German: variant of Neuhart.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nihart family from?

You can see how Nihart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nihart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nihart family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nihart's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nihart families in 1911.
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What did your Nihart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nihart. 45% of Nihart men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nihart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nihart were None and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • None
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Nihart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nihart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihart 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Nihart. 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 749 military records available for the last name Nihart. For the veterans among your Nihart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihart lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nihart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nihart in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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