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Niuffer Family History

Niuffer 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: Nuffer, Neuffer, Duffer, Huffer, Snouffer, Nidiffer, Nufer, Ruffer

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Where is the Niuffer family from?

You can see how Niuffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niuffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niuffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Niuffer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Niuffer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niuffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Niuffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niuffer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Niuffer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Niuffer. For the veterans among your Niuffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niuffer lifespan?

Average Niuffer life expectancy in 1989 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niuffer 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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