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Nisson Family History

Nisson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German and Danish Nissen. Jewish: variant of Nissen.

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


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Where is the Nisson family from?

You can see how Nisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nisson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Nisson families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nisson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nisson families in 1891.
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What did your Nisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nisson. 25% of Nisson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Nisson women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nisson were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Rancher
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisson 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Nisson. 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 411 military records available for the last name Nisson. For the veterans among your Nisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nisson in 1963 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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