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Nierstheimer Family History

Nierstheimer 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: Westheimer, Wertheimer, Berkheimer, Ostheimer, Gensheimer, Melsheimer

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Where is the Nierstheimer family from?

You can see how Nierstheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nierstheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nierstheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Nierstheimer families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nierstheimer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Nierstheimer families in 1880.
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What did your Nierstheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nierstheimer. 50% of Nierstheimer men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Nierstheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Nierstheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierstheimer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nierstheimer. 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 Nierstheimer. For the veterans among your Nierstheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nierstheimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nierstheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nierstheimer in 1966 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nierstheimer 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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