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Nierste Family History

Nierste 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: Niese, Fierst, Nester, Pierce, Nies, Beste, Pierre, Niemuth, Riester

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Where is the Nierste family from?

You can see how Nierste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nierste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nierste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nierste families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nierste's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nierste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nierste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nierste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Store was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nierste. 50% of Nierste men worked as a General Store.

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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

  • General Store
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Nierste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Nierste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierste 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nierste. 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 71 military records available for the last name Nierste. For the veterans among your Nierste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nierste lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nierste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nierste in 1965 was 71, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nierste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nierste 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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