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Nienwenhuis Family History

Nienwenhuis 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: Nieuwenhuis, Nienhuis, Nyenhuis, Nienhaus, Bienvenu, Ziegenfuss

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Where is the Nienwenhuis family from?

You can see how Nienwenhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienwenhuis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nienwenhuis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nienwenhuis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nienwenhuis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Nienwenhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienwenhuis 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 Nienwenhuis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nienwenhuis. For the veterans among your Nienwenhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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