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Niren Family History

Niren 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: Siren, Nyren, Noren, Biren, Niven, Nolen, Wien, Nice, Norden, Uren

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Where is the Niren family from?

You can see how Niren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niren family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Niren families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Niren family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Niren's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Niren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niren 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 261 census records available for the last name Niren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niren 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Niren. 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 Niren. For the veterans among your Niren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niren lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Niren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Niren in 1974 was 71, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niren 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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