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Nihi Family History

Nihi Name 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: Nishi, Nii, Nini, Shi, Chi, Nohr, Nice, Niu, Kivi, Niemi

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Where is the Nihi family from?

You can see how Nihi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nihi families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Nihi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nihi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nihi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nihi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nihi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Nihi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Nihi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihi 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nihi. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nihi. For the veterans among your Nihi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihi lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Nihi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nihi in 1972 was 77, and 53 in 1995.

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