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Nightser Family History

Nightser 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: Lightner, Lighter, Lightsey, Sightler, Nichter, Nihiser, Righter

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Where is the Nightser family from?

You can see how Nightser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nightser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nightser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nightser families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nightser's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nightser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nightser 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 188 census records available for the last name Nightser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nightser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nightser. 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 Nightser. For the veterans among your Nightser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nightser lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Nightser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nightser in 1968 was 73, and 79 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nightser 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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