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Nihas Family History

Nihas 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: Nikas, Nahas, Vilas, Minas, Livas, Naas, Navas, Niwa, Milas, Nims

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Where is the Nihas family from?

You can see how Nihas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nihas families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nihas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nihas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Nihas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihas 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nihas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nihas. For the veterans among your Nihas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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