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Niehl Family History

Niehl 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: Kiehl, Biehl, Wiehl, Diehl, Riehl, Nehl, Piehl, Niel, Ziehl, Kiel

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Where is the Niehl family from?

You can see how Niehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niehl families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Niehl families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Niehl's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Niehl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Niehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niehl 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Niehl. 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 66 military records available for the last name Niehl. For the veterans among your Niehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niehl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Niehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Niehl in 1966 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niehl 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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