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Niersel Family History

Niersel 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: Giesel, Kiesel, Wiesel, Niesen, Diesel, Nielsen, Niebel, Viertel

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Where is the Niersel family from?

You can see how Niersel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niersel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niersel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niersel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Niersel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niersel 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 Niersel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niersel. 100% of Niersel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Niersel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Niersel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niersel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Niersel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Niersel. For the veterans among your Niersel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niersel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Niersel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Niersel in 1976 was 90, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niersel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niersel 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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