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Nienburg Family History

Nienburg 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: Newburg, Rifenburg, Rivenburg, Nirenberg, Niebur, Isenburg, Limburg

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Where is the Nienburg family from?

You can see how Nienburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nienburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nienburg families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Nienburg's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nienburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nienburg 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 Nienburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nienburg. 100% of Nienburg 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
    100%

What Nienburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Nienburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienburg 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Nienburg. 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 110 military records available for the last name Nienburg. For the veterans among your Nienburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nienburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nienburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nienburg in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nienburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nienburg 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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