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Nicewander Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Neuenschwander or of its variant Neuschwander . Compare Niswander .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nicewarner, Niswander, Newswanger, Neiswander, Newlander, Nighswander

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Where is the Nicewander family from?

You can see how Nicewander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicewander family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicewander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nicewander family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicewander's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nicewander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicewander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nicewander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicewander. 32% of Nicewander men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Nicewander women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicewander were Machinist and Salesman. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nicewander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicewander 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nicewander. 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 244 military records available for the last name Nicewander. For the veterans among your Nicewander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicewander lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nicewander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nicewander in 1960 was 69, and 60 in 2004.

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