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Niny Family History

Niny 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, Ning, Nini, Nine, Yin, King, Ling, Jin, Min, Ying

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Where is the Niny family from?

You can see how Niny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niny family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Niny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niny 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 40 census records available for the last name Niny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niny 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Niny. 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 8 military records available for the last name Niny. For the veterans among your Niny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niny lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Niny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Niny in 1971 was 80, and 86 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niny 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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