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Nisberg Family History

Nisberg 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: Risberg, Isberg, Silberg, Milberg, Osberg, Gilberg, Winberg, Wilberg

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Where is the Nisberg family from?

You can see how Nisberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Nisberg families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Nisberg families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisberg's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nisberg families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisberg 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 74 census records available for the last name Nisberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisberg 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nisberg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nisberg. For the veterans among your Nisberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Nisberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nisberg in 1968 was 61, and 40 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nisberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisberg 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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