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Niehause Family History

Niehause 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: Niehaus, Nienhaus, Niehus, Newhouse, Neuhaus, Necaise, Limehouse

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Where is the Niehause family from?

You can see how Niehause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niehause family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niehause families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Niehause families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Niehause's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niehause families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Niehause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niehause 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Niehause. 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 20 military records available for the last name Niehause. For the veterans among your Niehause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niehause lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1973, in the United States, Niehause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Niehause in 1965 was 68, and 75 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niehause 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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