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Nief Family History

Nief 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: Nies, Nie, Nier, Lief, Rief, Naef, Niec, Kief, Neef, Nied

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Where is the Nief family from?

You can see how Nief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nief family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nief families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nief family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nief's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nief families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nief 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 297 census records available for the last name Nief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nief 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Nief. 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 46 military records available for the last name Nief. For the veterans among your Nief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nief lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Nief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nief in 1959 was 68, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nief 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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