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Niht Family History

Niht 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: Nist, Knight, Nitta, Nohr, Nice, Light, Niu, Licht, Ni, Kitt

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Where is the Niht family from?

You can see how Niht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niht family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Niht's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Niht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niht 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 39 census records available for the last name Niht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niht 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Niht. 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 4 military records available for the last name Niht. For the veterans among your Niht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niht lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Niht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Niht in 1965 was 76, and 68 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niht 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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