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Nietsen Family History

Nietsen 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: Niesen, Nielsen, Niessen, Nissen, Wiesen, Riessen, Nessen, Gietzen

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Where is the Nietsen family from?

You can see how Nietsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nietsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nietsen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nietsen's in USA. California had the highest population of Nietsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nietsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Nietsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nietsen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nietsen. 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 military records available for the last name Nietsen. For the veterans among your Nietsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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