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Niwinski Family History

Niwinski 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: Nowinski, Iwinski, Siwinski, Niewinski, Kilinski, Lipinski, Wicinski

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Where is the Niwinski family from?

You can see how Niwinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niwinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niwinski family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niwinski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Niwinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niwinski 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 79 census records available for the last name Niwinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niwinski 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Niwinski. 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 68 military records available for the last name Niwinski. For the veterans among your Niwinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niwinski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Niwinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Niwinski in 1966 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niwinski 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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