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Nire Family History

Nire 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: Nice, Wire, Nie, Nore, Nine, Hire, Niro, Mire, Fire, Gire

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Where is the Nire family from?

You can see how Nire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nire family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nire families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Nire's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Nire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Fruit Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nire. 100% of Nire men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nire women worked as a Fruit Worker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Nire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nire 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Nire. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nire. For the veterans among your Nire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nire lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Nire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nire in 1984 was 92, and 87 in 1999.

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