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Nakisher Family History

Nakisher Name 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: Naiser, Fisher, Kaiser, Risher, Washer, Napier, Asher, Naugher

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Where is the Nakisher family from?

You can see how Nakisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nakisher family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Nakisher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nakisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, News Vendor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakisher. 100% of Nakisher men worked as a News Vendor. .

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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

  • News Vendor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Nakisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakisher 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nakisher. 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 Nakisher. For the veterans among your Nakisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakisher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Nakisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nakisher in 1975 was 23, and 87 in 2002.

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