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Nied Name Meaning

South German: habitational name from Nied in Hesse.

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


Similar surnames: Nier, Lied, Neet, Ried, Wied, Lind, Wien, Hier, Nord, Naef

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Where is the Nied family from?

You can see how Nied families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nied family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nied families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nied families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nied's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nied families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nied surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nied ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nied. 34% of Nied men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Nied women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nied were Tailor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Tailor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nied. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nied 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nied. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nied. For the veterans among your Nied ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nied lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nied life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nied in 1959 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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