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Niesen Family History

Niesen Name Meaning

German and Dutch: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Dionys Dutch Denijs (see Dennis compare Nies ). German (Rhineland): metronymic from a short form of the female personal name Agnes . Compare Nies

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


Similar surnames: Nissen, Niessen, Nielsen, Neese, Nilsen, Nies, Wiesen, Nessen, Neeser

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Where is the Niesen family from?

You can see how Niesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niesen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Niesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Niesen family living in Angus. This was about 33% of all the recorded Niesen's in Scotland. Angus and 2 other counties had the highest population of Niesen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niesen. 25% of Niesen men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Niesen women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niesen were Machinist and Nurse. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Nurse
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Niesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niesen 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 966 immigration records available for the last name Niesen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Niesen. For the veterans among your Niesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niesen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Niesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Niesen in 1951 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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