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Niernberg Family History

Niernberg 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: Nierenberg, Nuernberg, Sternberg, Nurnberg, Jernberg, Birnberg

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Where is the Niernberg family from?

You can see how Niernberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niernberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niernberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Niernberg family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Niernberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Niernberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Niernberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niernberg 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Niernberg. 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 12 military records available for the last name Niernberg. For the veterans among your Niernberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niernberg lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Niernberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Niernberg in 1986 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niernberg 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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