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Niens Family History

Niens 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: Nies, Wiens, Viens, Nivens, Niess, Wien, Ness, Bien, Ries, Niemi

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Where is the Niens family from?

You can see how Niens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Niens families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Niens's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Niens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Niens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niens 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Niens. 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 38 military records available for the last name Niens. For the veterans among your Niens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niens 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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