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Nieter Family History

Nieter 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: Nieder, Nieters, Dieter, Peter, Winter, Kiefer, Minter, Pinter

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Where is the Nieter family from?

You can see how Nieter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nieter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nieter families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nieter's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Nieter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieter 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 Nieter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieter. 34% of Nieter men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Nieter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Nieter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieter 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Nieter. 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 678 military records available for the last name Nieter. For the veterans among your Nieter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Nieter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nieter in 1960 was 58, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nieter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieter 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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