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Niskanen Family History

Niskanen Surname Meaning

Finnish: from the root of the farm name Niskala in Tavastia (see Niska) + the surname suffix -nen.

The surname is recorded since the 16th century in northern Savonia and later in Kainuu and Ostrobothnia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Niskanen family from?

You can see how Niskanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niskanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Niskanen families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Niskanen's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Niskanen families in 1920.
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What did your Niskanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niskanen. 34% of Niskanen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Niskanen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niskanen were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niskanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niskanen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Niskanen. 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 291 military records available for the last name Niskanen. For the veterans among your Niskanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niskanen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Niskanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Niskanen in 1960 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

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