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Nienhouse Family History

Nienhouse 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: Newhouse, Evenhouse, Nienhaus, Stenhouse, Greenhouse, Fieldhouse

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Where is the Nienhouse family from?

You can see how Nienhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienhouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nienhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nienhouse families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nienhouse's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nienhouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nienhouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nienhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nienhouse. 43% of Nienhouse men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
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What Nienhouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Nienhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienhouse 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nienhouse. 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 106 military records available for the last name Nienhouse. For the veterans among your Nienhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nienhouse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nienhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nienhouse in 1965 was 55, and 51 in 2004.

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