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Nias Family History

Nias Surname Meaning

see Nice.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nias family from?

You can see how Nias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nias family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nias families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Nias families living in Hampshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nias's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nias families in 1891.
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What did your Nias ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nias. 75% of Nias women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • No Occupation
    8%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nias 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Nias. 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 503 military records available for the last name Nias. For the veterans among your Nias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nias lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nias in 1952 was 36, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nias 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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