Nien Surname Meaning & Nien Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®

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Where is the Nien family from?

You can see how Nien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nien family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nien's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nien families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nien 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 262 census records available for the last name Nien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nien 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Nien. 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 332 military records available for the last name Nien. For the veterans among your Nien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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