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Nissenbaum Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Nüsse ‘nuts’ + Baum ‘tree’. The transformation of ü into i (unrounding) is due to Yiddish influence.

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


Similar surnames: Kienbaum, Eichenbaum, Lindenbaum, Nussbaum, Kestenbaum, Schoenbaum

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Where is the Nissenbaum family from?

You can see how Nissenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissenbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Nissenbaum families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Nissenbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nissenbaum families in 1920.
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What did your Nissenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nissenbaum. 100% of Nissenbaum 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nissenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissenbaum 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Nissenbaum. 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 217 military records available for the last name Nissenbaum. For the veterans among your Nissenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissenbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nissenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nissenbaum in 1962 was 75, and 61 in 2004.

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