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Niswonger Family History

Niswonger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neuschwanger itself an altered form of Swiss German Neuenschwander or Neuschwander.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Niswonger family from?

You can see how Niswonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niswonger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Niswonger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Niswonger families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niswonger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niswonger families in 1840.
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What did your Niswonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niswonger. 25% of Niswonger men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Niswonger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niswonger were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

What Niswonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Niswonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niswonger 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Niswonger. 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 880 military records available for the last name Niswonger. For the veterans among your Niswonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niswonger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Niswonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Niswonger in 1955 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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