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Nissa Family History

Nissa 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: Issa, Niss, Nissan, Niska, Nitta, Ness, Biss, Nasso, Niwa, Kiss

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Where is the Nissa family from?

You can see how Nissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissa family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Nissa families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Nissa's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nissa families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Nissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissa 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Nissa. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nissa. For the veterans among your Nissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissa lifespan?

Average Nissa life expectancy in 1998 was 4 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissa 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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