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Nieport Family History

Nieport 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: Nippert, Newport, Niedert, Port, Rapport, Kieper, Nieder, Lippert

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Where is the Nieport family from?

You can see how Nieport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieport family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nieport families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nieport families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieport's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nieport families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieport surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nieport ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Nieport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieport 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nieport. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nieport. For the veterans among your Nieport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieport lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Nieport life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nieport in 1963 was 54, and 54 in 2002.

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