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Nivert Family History

Nivert 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: Niver, Sivert, Nibert, Rivers, Diver, Libert, Nevers, Nier, Rivera

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Where is the Nivert family from?

You can see how Nivert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nivert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nivert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Nivert families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Nivert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nivert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nivert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nivert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Nivert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivert 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Nivert. 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 56 military records available for the last name Nivert. For the veterans among your Nivert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nivert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Nivert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nivert in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 2001.

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