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Njos Family History

Njos 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: Kjos, Kos, Noe, Roos, Amos, Ness, Bos, Job, Noon, Ros

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Where is the Njos family from?

You can see how Njos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Njos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Njos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Njos families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Njos's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Njos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Njos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Njos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Njos. 60% of Njos men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Njos women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Laboring
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Njos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Njos 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Njos. 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 134 military records available for the last name Njos. For the veterans among your Njos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Njos lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Njos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Njos in 1957 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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