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Nisben Family History

Nisben Surname 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: Nissen, Nisbet, Eisen, Wibben, Eiben, Lisbon, Niesen, Nibbe, Hibben

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Where is the Nisben family from?

You can see how Nisben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Nisben families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Nisben families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisben's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nisben families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Nisben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisben 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nisben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 military records available for the last name Nisben. For the veterans among your Nisben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisben lifespan?

Average Nisben life expectancy in 1966 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisben ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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