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Nihof Family History

Nihof 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: Nino, Nixon, Nichol, Niehoff, Niro, Mihok, Nicol, Imhof, Hof, Nimon

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Where is the Nihof family from?

You can see how Nihof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihof family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nihof families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nihof's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nihof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nihof 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 33 census records available for the last name Nihof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihof 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nihof. 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 35 military records available for the last name Nihof. For the veterans among your Nihof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihof lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Nihof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nihof in 1993 was 75, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nihof 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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