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Nijenhuis Family History

Nijenhuis 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: Nienhuis, Nyenhuis, Nienhaus, Nieuwenhuis, Niehus, Niehues, Niehaus

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Where is the Nijenhuis family from?

You can see how Nijenhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nijenhuis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nijenhuis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nijenhuis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nijenhuis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nijenhuis 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 75 census records available for the last name Nijenhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nijenhuis 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Nijenhuis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nijenhuis. For the veterans among your Nijenhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nijenhuis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Nijenhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nijenhuis in 1965 was 63, and 68 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nijenhuis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nijenhuis 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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