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Niels Family History

Niels 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, Nield, Neels, Riels, Niel, Niess, Kiel, Ness, Field, Ries

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Where is the Niels family from?

You can see how Niels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Niels family living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Niels's in United Kingdom. Essex and 3 other counties had the highest population of Niels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niels 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 Niels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Niels. 100% of Niels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niels 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Niels. 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 245 military records available for the last name Niels. For the veterans among your Niels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niels lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Niels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Niels in 1967 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niels 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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