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Nissi Family History

Nissi 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: Niss, Nishi, Nissim, Ness, Biss, Niemi, Nasso, Issa, Kiss, Nissen

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Where is the Nissi family from?

You can see how Nissi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nissi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nissi family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nissi's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nissi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nissi 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 Nissi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nissi. 100% of Nissi men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nissi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Nissi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissi 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Nissi. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nissi. For the veterans among your Nissi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nissi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nissi in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissi 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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