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Nishman Family History

Nishman 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: Dishman, Tishman, Lishman, Ishman, Fishman, Ashman, Richman, Lisman

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Where is the Nishman family from?

You can see how Nishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Nishman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Nishman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nishman families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Nishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Nishman. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nishman. For the veterans among your Nishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Nishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nishman in 1950 was 57, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishman 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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