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Nieffer Family History

Nieffer 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: Kieffer, Kiefer, Pfeffer, Nieder, Nidiffer, Peffer, Liefer, Nieboer

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Where is the Nieffer family from?

You can see how Nieffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nieffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Nieffer families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Nieffer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nieffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nieffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nieffer. 100% of Nieffer 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Nieffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieffer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Nieffer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Nieffer. For the veterans among your Nieffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nieffer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Nieffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nieffer in 1970 was 88, and 28 in 2003.

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