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Niehus Name Meaning

North German: variant of Niehaus with Low German hus as the second element.

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


Similar surnames: Niehaus, Niehues, Nienhaus, Niebur, Niess, Nehls, Tiegs, Riehle

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Where is the Niehus family from?

You can see how Niehus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niehus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Niehus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Niehus families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Niehus's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Niehus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niehus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niehus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niehus. 55% of Niehus men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Niehus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niehus were Salesman and Comptometer Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Comptometer Operator
    34%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 284 immigration records available for the last name Niehus. 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 326 military records available for the last name Niehus. For the veterans among your Niehus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niehus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Niehus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Niehus in 1962 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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