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Nisnewitz Family History

Nisnewitz Surname 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: Bonewitz, Misiewicz, Kienitz, Seitz, Steitz, Moskowitz, Nemitz

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Where is the Nisnewitz family from?

You can see how Nisnewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisnewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nisnewitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisnewitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nisnewitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisnewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Nisnewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisnewitz 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Nisnewitz. 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 41 military records available for the last name Nisnewitz. For the veterans among your Nisnewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisnewitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Nisnewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nisnewitz in 1969 was 69, and 86 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisnewitz 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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