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Nisi Family History

Nisi 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: Risi, Niss, Nishi, Nii, Nish, Nini, Lisi, Gisi, Nasi, Nist

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Where is the Nisi family from?

You can see how Nisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nisi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nisi family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nisi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisi 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 Nisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nisi. 38% of Nisi men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Retail Iceman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

What Nisi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Nisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisi 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Nisi. 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 201 military records available for the last name Nisi. For the veterans among your Nisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Nisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Nisi in 1961 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nisi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisi 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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