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Nienke Family History

Nienke 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: Wienke, Denke, Bielke, Kiene, Zierke, Zieske, Mielke, Pieske, Jenke

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Where is the Nienke family from?

You can see how Nienke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nienke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nienke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Nienke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Nienke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nienke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nienke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nienke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nienke. 55% of Nienke 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
    55%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Patrolman
    19%
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What Nienke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Nienke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nienke 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Nienke. 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 86 military records available for the last name Nienke. For the veterans among your Nienke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nienke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nienke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nienke in 1965 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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