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Niesner Family History

Niesner 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: Wiesner, Miesner, Nester, Diener, Nieder, Rieser, Biener, Fieser

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Where is the Niesner family from?

You can see how Niesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niesner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Niesner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Niesner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Niesner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niesner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niesner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Niesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niesner 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Niesner. 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 229 military records available for the last name Niesner. For the veterans among your Niesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niesner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Niesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Niesner in 1950 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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