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Nihoof Family History

Nihoof 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: Hoof, Niehoff, Schoof, Hook, Hood, Noon, Nicolo, Hoff, Hoop, Nolf

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Where is the Nihoof family from?

You can see how Nihoof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihoof family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nihoof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nihoof family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nihoof's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nihoof families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nihoof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Nihoof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihoof 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nihoof. 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 Nihoof. For the veterans among your Nihoof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihoof lifespan?

Average Nihoof life expectancy in 1968 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nihoof 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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