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Nieting Family History

Nieting 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: Wieting, Niebling, Pietig, Geeting, Neering, Piening, Viering

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Where is the Nieting family from?

You can see how Nieting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieting family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nieting families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nieting's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nieting families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nieting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieting. 100% of Nieting men worked as a Minister. .

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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

  • Minister
    100%
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Nieting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieting 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Nieting. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nieting. For the veterans among your Nieting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieting lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Nieting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nieting in 1972 was 83, and 88 in 2001.

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