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Niswander Family History

Niswander Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Neuenschwander or of its variant Neuschwander.

Compare Neiswander, Nicewander, and Nighswander.

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


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Where is the Niswander family from?

You can see how Niswander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niswander family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Niswander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Niswander families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Niswander's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niswander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niswander 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 Niswander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niswander. 25% of Niswander men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Niswander women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niswander were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Niswander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Niswander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niswander 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Niswander. 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 717 military records available for the last name Niswander. For the veterans among your Niswander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niswander lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Niswander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Niswander in 1948 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niswander 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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