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Nirscher Family History

Nirscher 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: Bircher, Kerscher, Fischer, Hirschler, Herscher, Discher, Hilscher

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nirscher 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 Nirscher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Nirscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nirscher 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nirscher. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nirscher. For the veterans among your Nirscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nirscher lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Nirscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nirscher in 1987 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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