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Ningen Family History

Ningen 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: Lingen, Ringen, Bingen, Tingen, Kingen, Linge, Linden, Ringer, Finger

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Where is the Ningen family from?

You can see how Ningen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ningen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ningen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Ningen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ningen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ningen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ningen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ningen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ningen. 50% of Ningen 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%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Ningen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ningen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ningen. 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 450 military records available for the last name Ningen. For the veterans among your Ningen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ningen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Ningen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ningen in 1947 was 70, and 89 in 2002.

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