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Nierhaus Family History

Nierhaus 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: Niehaus, Nienhaus, Neuhaus, Oberhaus, Niehus, Obenhaus, Niermann

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Nierhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierhaus 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Nierhaus. 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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There are 82 military records available for the last name Nierhaus. For the veterans among your Nierhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nierhaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Nierhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nierhaus in 1962 was 90, and 94 in 2000.

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