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Niscer Family History

Niscer 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: Fisher, Risher, Nice, Noser, Lister, Nester, Nissen, Mincer, Nasser

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Where is the Niscer family from?

You can see how Niscer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niscer family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Niscer family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Niscer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Niscer families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Niscer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niscer 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 immigration records available for the last name Niscer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Niscer. For the veterans among your Niscer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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