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Niemiller Family History

Niemiller 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: Bemiller, Neumiller, Eidemiller, Winemiller, Rismiller, Miller

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Where is the Niemiller family from?

You can see how Niemiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niemiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Niemiller families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niemiller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Niemiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niemiller 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 Niemiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niemiller. 28% of Niemiller men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Chauffeur
    19%

What Niemiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Niemiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemiller 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Niemiller. 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 73 military records available for the last name Niemiller. For the veterans among your Niemiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemiller lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Niemiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Niemiller in 1957 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niemiller 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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