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Nininger Family History

Nininger 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: Lininger, Rininger, Wininger, Mininger, Ridinger, Infinger, Weininger

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Where is the Nininger family from?

You can see how Nininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nininger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nininger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Nininger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nininger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nininger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nininger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nininger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nininger. 50% of Nininger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nininger women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Nininger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nininger 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Nininger. 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 277 military records available for the last name Nininger. For the veterans among your Nininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nininger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nininger in 1962 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nininger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nininger 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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