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Nios Family History

Nios 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: Nims, Nies, Niss, Rios, Kos, Noe, Roos, Amos, Lis, Nice

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Where is the Nios family from?

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

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nios. 100% of Nios women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Nios. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nios 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Nios. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nios. For the veterans among your Nios ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nios lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Nios life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nios in 1977 was 78, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nios 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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