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Niessing Family History

Niessing 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: Kiesling, Niebling, Blessing, Giesing, Messing, Wissing, Diersing

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Where is the Niessing family from?

You can see how Niessing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niessing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niessing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Niessing families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Niessing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niessing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niessing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niessing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niessing. 100% of Niessing 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Niessing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niessing 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Niessing. 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 72 military records available for the last name Niessing. For the veterans among your Niessing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niessing lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Niessing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Niessing in 1967 was 72, and 87 in 2001.

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