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Nielaus Family History

Nielaus 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, Nieland, Nikolaus, Nieblas, Nienhaus, Wielgus, Niehus

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Where is the Nielaus family from?

You can see how Nielaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nielaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nielaus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nielaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nielaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nielaus 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 Nielaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Phonel Cherstor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Nielaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nielaus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nielaus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nielaus. For the veterans among your Nielaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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