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Niez Family History

Niez 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: Nies, Nie, Nier, Niec, Nez, Nitz, Diez, Nied, Niel, Nietz

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Where is the Niez family from?

You can see how Niez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niez family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Niez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Niez family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Niez's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Niez families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niez 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 Niez ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Metal Finisher
    100%

What Niez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Niez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niez 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Niez. 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 10 military records available for the last name Niez. For the veterans among your Niez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niez lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Niez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Niez in 1969 was 73, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niez 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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