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Nisonoff Family History

Nisonoff 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: Nicoloff, Bischoff, Niehoff, Nickoloff, Antonoff, Ivanoff, Soloff

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Where is the Nisonoff family from?

You can see how Nisonoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisonoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nisonoff families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nisonoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nisonoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisonoff 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 133 census records available for the last name Nisonoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisonoff 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nisonoff. 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 51 military records available for the last name Nisonoff. For the veterans among your Nisonoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisonoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nisonoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nisonoff in 1962 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisonoff 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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