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Nison Family History

Nison 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: Sison, Nixon, Lison, Tison, Ison, Rison, Eison, Nason, Nilson, Nimon

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Where is the Nison family from?

You can see how Nison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Nison families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nison. 72% of Nison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Office Cleaner
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nison 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Nison. 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 971 military records available for the last name Nison. For the veterans among your Nison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nison in 1968 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nison 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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