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Nietenhoefer Family History

Nietenhoefer 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: Wiedenhoeft, Risenhoover, Niederhauser, Kelnhofer, Dudenhoeffer

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Where is the Nietenhoefer family from?

You can see how Nietenhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nietenhoefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nietenhoefer family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nietenhoefer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Nietenhoefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nietenhoefer 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 Nietenhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nietenhoefer. 100% of Nietenhoefer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Nietenhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Nietenhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nietenhoefer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nietenhoefer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nietenhoefer. For the veterans among your Nietenhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nietenhoefer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Nietenhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nietenhoefer in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nietenhoefer 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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