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Niswanger Family History

Niswanger Surname Meaning

Variant of Niswonger a surname of German (ultimately Swiss German) origin.

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


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Where is the Niswanger family from?

You can see how Niswanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niswanger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Niswanger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Niswanger families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Niswanger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niswanger families in 1840.
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What did your Niswanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niswanger. 34% of Niswanger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Baker
    34%

What Niswanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niswanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niswanger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Niswanger. 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 123 military records available for the last name Niswanger. For the veterans among your Niswanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niswanger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Niswanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Niswanger in 1963 was 78, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niswanger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niswanger 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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