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Niegsch Family History

Niegsch 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: Liesch, Liebsch, Giersch, Nitsch, Pietsch, Dietsch, Miesch, Hirsch

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Where is the Niegsch family from?

You can see how Niegsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niegsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Niegsch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Niegsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niegsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niegsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Niegsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niegsch. 100% of Niegsch men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Niegsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Niegsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niegsch 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Niegsch. 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 25 military records available for the last name Niegsch. For the veterans among your Niegsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niegsch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Niegsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Niegsch in 1970 was 89, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niegsch 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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