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Nissly Family History

Nissly Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Nissly family from?

You can see how Nissly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nissly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nissly family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nissly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nissly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nissly 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 Nissly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nissly. 45% of Nissly men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nissly women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nissly were Proprietor and Machine Operator.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Nissly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Nissly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissly 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Nissly. 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 114 military records available for the last name Nissly. For the veterans among your Nissly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissly lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Nissly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nissly in 1955 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissly 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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