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Niehauser Family History

Niehauser 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: Niehaus, Neuhauser, Niebauer, Leithauser, Niederhauser, Hauser

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Where is the Niehauser family from?

You can see how Niehauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niehauser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niehauser family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Niehauser's in USA. California had the highest population of Niehauser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niehauser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Niehauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niehauser 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Niehauser. 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 5 military records available for the last name Niehauser. For the veterans among your Niehauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niehauser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Niehauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Niehauser in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niehauser 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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