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Niolet Family History

Niolet 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: Nolet, Nicolet, Violet, Nolen, Billet, Millet, Niblett, Niles, Riblet

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Where is the Niolet family from?

You can see how Niolet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niolet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Niolet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Niolet family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Niolet's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Niolet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niolet 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 Niolet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niolet. 43% of Niolet men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Niolet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Niolet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niolet 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Niolet. 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 117 military records available for the last name Niolet. For the veterans among your Niolet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niolet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Niolet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Niolet in 1964 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niolet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niolet 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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