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Nienau Family History

Nienau 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: Lienau, Mierau, Nieman, Niehaus, Nienhaus, Neenan, Vieau, Nienow

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Where is the Nienau family from?

You can see how Nienau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nienau families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nienau's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nienau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nienau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Nienau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nienau. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nienau. For the veterans among your Nienau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nienau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nienau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nienau in 1962 was 40, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nienau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nienau 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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