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Nieforth Family History

Nieforth 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: North, Dilworth, Niemuth, Danforth, Forth, Goforth, Befort, Lefort

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Where is the Nieforth family from?

You can see how Nieforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieforth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nieforth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Nieforth families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nieforth's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nieforth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieforth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nieforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nieforth. 100% of Nieforth men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Nieforth women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Nieforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieforth 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Nieforth. 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 51 military records available for the last name Nieforth. For the veterans among your Nieforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieforth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nieforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nieforth in 1965 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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