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Nisly Family History

Nisly Surname Meaning

Variant of Nissley 1 a surname of Swiss German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nisly family from?

You can see how Nisly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nisly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Nisly families living in Ohio. This was about 74% of all the recorded Nisly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nisly families in 1880.
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What did your Nisly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nisly. 73% of Nisly 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

What Nisly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Nisly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nisly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Nisly. For the veterans among your Nisly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Nisly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nisly in 1969 was 41, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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