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Nirich Family History

Nirich 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: Eirich, Rich, Hirsch, Burich, Milich, Kirsch, Birch, Ulrich, Andrich

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Where is the Nirich family from?

You can see how Nirich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nirich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nirich families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nirich's in USA. California had the highest population of Nirich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nirich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nirich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Nirich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nirich 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nirich. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nirich. For the veterans among your Nirich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nirich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Nirich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nirich in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nirich 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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