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Niten Family History

Niten 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: Iten, Niven, Nitta, Nolen, Wien, Eitel, Nice, Osten, Bien, Lien

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Where is the Niten family from?

You can see how Niten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Niten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Niten families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niten's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Niten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niten ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Niten ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Niten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niten 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Niten. 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 71 military records available for the last name Niten. For the veterans among your Niten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niten lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Niten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Niten in 1982 was 83, and 57 in 2004.

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