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Nishon Family History

Nishon 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: Wishon, Dishon, Nisson, Bishop, Liston, Pichon, Nissen, Sison, Bisson

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Where is the Nishon family from?

You can see how Nishon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nishon families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Nishon families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishon's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nishon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Nishon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nishon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nishon. For the veterans among your Nishon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Nishon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nishon in 1955 was 67, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishon 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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