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Niessen Family History

Niessen Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): patronymic from the personal name Nies.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Niessen family from?

You can see how Niessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niessen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Niessen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Niessen families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Niessen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niessen families in 1880.
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What did your Niessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niessen. 34% of Niessen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Niessen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niessen were Rancher and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Rancher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niessen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Niessen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Niessen. For the veterans among your Niessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niessen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Niessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niessen in 1957 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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