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Nisenson Family History

Nisenson 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: Rosenson, Simenson, Nisson, Benson, Nelson, Stenson, Nissen, Pinson

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Where is the Nisenson family from?

You can see how Nisenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nisenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Nisenson families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Nisenson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nisenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisenson 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 Nisenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nisenson. 100% of Nisenson men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Nisenson women worked as a 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

  • Janitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Nisenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Nisenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisenson 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Nisenson. 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 88 military records available for the last name Nisenson. For the veterans among your Nisenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisenson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nisenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nisenson in 1964 was 85, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nisenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisenson 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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