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Nishek Family History

Nishek 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, Fishel, Nissen, Sistek, Disher, Nishi, Ishak, Ishee

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Where is the Nishek family from?

You can see how Nishek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nishek families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Nishek family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishek's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Nishek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishek 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 Nishek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nishek. 100% of Nishek men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nishek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Nishek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishek 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 Nishek. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nishek. For the veterans among your Nishek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Nishek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nishek in 1974 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nishek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishek 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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