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Nihoa Family History

Nihoa 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: Nitta, Niwa, Nino, Nida, Nitka, Nixon, Nichol, Iha, Nicola, Niva

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Where is the Nihoa family from?

You can see how Nihoa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihoa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Nihoa families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Nihoa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nihoa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nihoa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nihoa ancestors do for a living?

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

What Nihoa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Nihoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihoa 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Nihoa. 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 91 military records available for the last name Nihoa. For the veterans among your Nihoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihoa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Nihoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nihoa in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 2002.

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