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Niver Family History

Niver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neuffer.

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


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Where is the Niver family from?

You can see how Niver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Niver families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Niver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Niver families in 1891.
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What did your Niver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Niver. 100% of Niver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Niver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niver 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Niver. 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 Niver. For the veterans among your Niver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niver lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Niver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Niver in 1958 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niver 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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