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Niten Family History

Niten 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: Iten, Niven, Nitta, Nolen, Wien, Eitel, Nice, Osten, Bien, Lien

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Where is the Niten family from?

You can see how Niten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Niten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Niten families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niten's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Niten families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Niten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niten 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Niten. 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 71 military records available for the last name Niten. For the veterans among your Niten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niten lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Niten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Niten in 1982 was 83, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niten 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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