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Nienast Family History

Nienast 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: Kienast, Dienst, Neinast, Minas, Nieves, Neat, East, Nies, Nast

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Where is the Nienast family from?

You can see how Nienast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienast family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Nienast families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nienast's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Nienast families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nienast 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 Nienast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nienast. 56% of Nienast 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
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    45%

What Nienast family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Nienast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienast 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nienast. 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 40 military records available for the last name Nienast. For the veterans among your Nienast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nienast lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Nienast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nienast in 1977 was 92, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nienast

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nienast 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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