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Nieri Family History

Nieri 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: Niemi, Bieri, Neri, Nier, Cieri, Pieri, Lier, Mier, Bier, Riera

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Where is the Nieri family from?

You can see how Nieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieri family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nieri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nieri families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nieri's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Nieri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieri 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 Nieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nieri. 46% of Nieri men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nieri women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Lumber Piler
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Nieri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Nieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieri 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Nieri. 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 104 military records available for the last name Nieri. For the veterans among your Nieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieri lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Nieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nieri in 1958 was 60, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nieri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieri 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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