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Niner Family History

Niner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Neuner.

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


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Where is the Niner family from?

You can see how Niner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Niner families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Niner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Niner families in 1891.
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What did your Niner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Golf Professional and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Niner. 34% of Niner men worked as a Golf Professional and 89% of Niner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niner were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Golf Professional
    34%
  • Fish Porter
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Niner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niner 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Niner. 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 610 military records available for the last name Niner. For the veterans among your Niner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Niner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Niner in 1960 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niner 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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