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Niji Family History

Niji 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: Nii, Nini, Ji, Nice, Niu, Kivi, Niemi, Ni, Niwa, Nino

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Where is the Niji family from?

You can see how Niji families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niji family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niji family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Niji's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Niji families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niji 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 11 census records available for the last name Niji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niji 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Niji. 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 11 military records available for the last name Niji. For the veterans among your Niji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niji lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Niji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Niji in 1980 was 26, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niji 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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