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Niery Family History

Niery 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: Nier, Nery, Biery, Lier, Dery, Mier, Niemi, Ney, Bier, Bieri

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Where is the Niery family from?

You can see how Niery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niery family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Niery families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Niery's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Niery families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Niery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niery 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Niery. 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 Niery. For the veterans among your Niery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niery lifespan?

Average Niery life expectancy in 1978 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niery 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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