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Niederst Family History

Niederst 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: Niedert, Nieder, Nieters, Niederer, Nieves, Nevers, Rieder, Nippert

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Where is the Niederst family from?

You can see how Niederst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niederst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niederst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Niederst families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Niederst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Niederst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niederst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Niederst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niederst. 50% of Niederst men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Niederst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Niederst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niederst 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Niederst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Niederst. For the veterans among your Niederst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niederst lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Niederst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niederst in 1952 was 50, and 95 in 2004.

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