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Niord Family History

Niord 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: Nord, Lord, Ford, Bird, Acord, Cord, Sword, Ord, Aird, Noor

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Where is the Niord family from?

You can see how Niord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niord family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Niord families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Niord family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Niord's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niord families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niord 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 Niord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niord. 100% of Niord men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Niord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niord 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Niord. 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 23 military records available for the last name Niord. For the veterans among your Niord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niord lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Niord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Niord in 1976 was 79, and 70 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niord 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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