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Nih Family History

Nih Name 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: Niu, Ni, Nix, Nie, Nii, Noh, Nish, Nigh, Ji, Qiu

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Where is the Nih family from?

You can see how Nih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nih family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nih families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nih families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Nih's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Nih families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nih surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nih ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nih ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Nih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nih 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Nih. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nih. For the veterans among your Nih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nih lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Nih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nih in 1989 was 1, and 80 in 2002.

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