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Nielman Family History

Nielman 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: Kielman, Nieman, Nierman, Dielman, Selman, Kelman, Neman, Elman

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Where is the Nielman family from?

You can see how Nielman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nielman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Nielman families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Nielman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nielman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nielman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nielman 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 60 census records available for the last name Nielman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nielman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nielman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nielman. For the veterans among your Nielman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nielman lifespan?

Average Nielman life expectancy in 1979 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nielman 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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