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Niemz Family History

Niemz 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: Niemi, Nietz, Nimz, Netz, Nims, Nies, Nie, Lietz, Nier, Nieto

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Where is the Niemz family from?

You can see how Niemz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Niemz families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Niemz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Niemz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Niemz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemz 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Niemz. 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 47 military records available for the last name Niemz. For the veterans among your Niemz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemz lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Niemz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Niemz in 1976 was 87, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niemz 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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