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Nirison Family History

Nirison 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: Nerison, Nivison, Larison, Irion, Nickson, Orrison, Nilsson, Rison

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Where is the Nirison family from?

You can see how Nirison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nirison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nirison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Nirison families living in Minnesota. This was about 87% of all the recorded Nirison's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nirison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nirison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nirison ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nirison ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Nirison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nirison 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nirison. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nirison. For the veterans among your Nirison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nirison lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Nirison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nirison in 1978 was 82, and 86 in 1986.

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