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Nider Family History

Nider Surname 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: Rider, Nieder, Nader, Nier, Snider, Sider, Niver, Wider, Neider

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Where is the Nider family from?

You can see how Nider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nider family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nider families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nider's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nider families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nider surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nider. 34% of Nider men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nider women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nider were Farm Labor and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Nider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nider 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Nider. 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 661 military records available for the last name Nider. For the veterans among your Nider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nider lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nider in 1962 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nider ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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