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Niester Family History

Niester 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: Nester, Riester, Hiester, Piester, Fiester, Kiester, Nestor, Lister

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Where is the Niester family from?

You can see how Niester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niester family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Niester families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Niester's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Niester families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Niester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niester 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Niester. 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 42 military records available for the last name Niester. For the veterans among your Niester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niester lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Niester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Niester in 1986 was 88, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niester 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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