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Niemala Family History

Niemala 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: Niemela, Hietala, Nieman, Niedbala, Niewald, Niemann, Nevala, Neal

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Where is the Niemala family from?

You can see how Niemala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niemala family living in Alaska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Niemala's in USA. Alaska and 3 other states had the highest population of Niemala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niemala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niemala ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Niemala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemala 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Niemala. 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 6 military records available for the last name Niemala. For the veterans among your Niemala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Niemala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Niemala in 1966 was 91, and 66 in 2003.

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