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Nienow Family History

Nienow Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Nienau a topographic name from Middle Low German nie ‘new + ouw(e) ‘watery grassy fertile land’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nienow family from?

You can see how Nienow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nienow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nienow family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nienow's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Nienow families in 1891.
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What did your Nienow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nienow. 44% of Nienow men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Nienow women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nienow were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nienow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienow 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Nienow. 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 202 military records available for the last name Nienow. For the veterans among your Nienow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nienow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nienow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nienow in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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