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Niergarth Family History

Niergarth 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: Bierwirth, Neubarth, Ziebarth, Gierhart, Neuharth, Dearth, Herfurth

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Where is the Niergarth family from?

You can see how Niergarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niergarth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Niergarth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Niergarth families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Niergarth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niergarth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niergarth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niergarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niergarth. 25% of Niergarth men worked as an Owner and 100% of Niergarth women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Owner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Student
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Niergarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niergarth 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Niergarth. 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 175 military records available for the last name Niergarth. For the veterans among your Niergarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niergarth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Niergarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Niergarth in 1964 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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