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Nieveen Family History

Nieveen 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: Nieves, Niesen, Nielsen, Niessen, Niven, Neve, Leven, Steven, Nevin

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Where is the Nieveen family from?

You can see how Nieveen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieveen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nieveen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Nieveen families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieveen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Nieveen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieveen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nieveen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieveen. 100% of Nieveen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nieveen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Nieveen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieveen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nieveen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nieveen. For the veterans among your Nieveen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieveen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Nieveen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nieveen in 1971 was 79, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nieveen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieveen 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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