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Nish Family History

Nish Name Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Naois see McNeice . Altered form of German Nisch from a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas ).

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


Similar surnames: Niss, Rish, Neish, Gish, Nix, Ness, Fish, Riss, Nash, Nigh

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Where is the Nish family from?

You can see how Nish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 24 Nish families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nish. 85% of Nish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    16%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nish 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nish. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nish. For the veterans among your Nish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nish lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nish in 1961 was 51, and 57 in 2004.

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