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Niewand Family History

Niewand 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: Nieland, Niewald, Newland, Wieland, Nieman, Rieland, Neeland, Wiegand

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Where is the Niewand family from?

You can see how Niewand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niewand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Niewand families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Niewand's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niewand families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Niewand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niewand 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Niewand. 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 10 military records available for the last name Niewand. For the veterans among your Niewand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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