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Niehsner Family History

Niehsner 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: Wiesner, Miesner, Wiessner, Reisner, Zehner, Nester, Diener, Beisner

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Where is the Niehsner family from?

You can see how Niehsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niehsner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Niehsner families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Niehsner's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Niehsner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Niehsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niehsner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Niehsner. 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 Niehsner. For the veterans among your Niehsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niehsner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Niehsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Niehsner in 1967 was 85, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niehsner 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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