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Nihoff Family History

Nihoff 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: Niehoff, Hoff, Neuhoff, Imhoff, Uphoff, Uthoff, Schoff, Emhoff

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Where is the Nihoff family from?

You can see how Nihoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nihoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nihoff families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nihoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nihoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Nihoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihoff 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Nihoff. 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 49 military records available for the last name Nihoff. For the veterans among your Nihoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihoff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Nihoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nihoff in 1953 was 58, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nihoff 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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