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Nienan Family History

Nienan 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: Nieman, Neenan, Neman, Dinan, Tiernan, Kieran, Nieland, Heenan

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Where is the Nienan family from?

You can see how Nienan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nienan families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nienan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nienan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Nienan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nienan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Nienan. For the veterans among your Nienan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nienan

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