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Nieporte Family History

Nieporte 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: Laporte, Porte, Nippert, Lepore, Piemonte, Newport, Decorte, Niedert

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Where is the Nieporte family from?

You can see how Nieporte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieporte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Nieporte families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Nieporte's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nieporte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieporte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nieporte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Draftsman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieporte. 50% of Nieporte men worked as a Draftsman.

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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

  • Draftsman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Nieporte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Nieporte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieporte 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nieporte. 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 85 military records available for the last name Nieporte. For the veterans among your Nieporte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieporte lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nieporte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nieporte in 1959 was 44, and 63 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieporte 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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