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Nissenholtz Family History

Nissenholtz 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: Kienholz, Shanholtz, Nissen, Sponholz, Fahrenholz, Osterholt

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Where is the Nissenholtz family from?

You can see how Nissenholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissenholtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nissenholtz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nissenholtz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nissenholtz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nissenholtz 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 Nissenholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nissenholtz. 100% of Nissenholtz women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Nissenholtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Nissenholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissenholtz 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nissenholtz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nissenholtz. For the veterans among your Nissenholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissenholtz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Nissenholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nissenholtz in 1970 was 80, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissenholtz 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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