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Nihiser Family History

Nihiser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neuhäuser (see Neuhauser).

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


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Where is the Nihiser family from?

You can see how Nihiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihiser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nihiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nihiser family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nihiser's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nihiser families in 1840.
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What did your Nihiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nihiser. 32% of Nihiser men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nihiser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nihiser were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Nihiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nihiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihiser 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nihiser. 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 180 military records available for the last name Nihiser. For the veterans among your Nihiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihiser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Nihiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nihiser in 1960 was 43, and 77 in 2003.

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