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Nieters Family History

Nieters Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Nither composed of the elements nīt ‘ambition hatred’ + heri ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Nieters family from?

You can see how Nieters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nieters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nieters families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nieters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nieters families in 1891.
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What did your Nieters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nieters. 25% of Nieters men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Nieters women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nieters were Butcher and Packer.

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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
    25%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Nieters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieters 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Nieters. 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 154 military records available for the last name Nieters. For the veterans among your Nieters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieters lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nieters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nieters in 1963 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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