This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nisley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nisley Family History

Nisley Surname Meaning

Variant of Nissley a surname of Swiss German or German origin.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nisley family from?

You can see how Nisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nisley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Nisley families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisley's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Nisley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nisley. 43% of Nisley men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Nisley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nisley were Janitor and Servant.

View Census Data for Nisley | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stitcher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Servant
    15%

What Nisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nisley

Passenger Lists

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Nisley. 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.

View all Nisley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 462 military records available for the last name Nisley. For the veterans among your Nisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nisley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nisley family history

Discover More

What is the average Nisley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nisley in 1951 was 30, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nisley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial