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Nishop Family History

Nishop 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: Bishop, Nichol, Nishi, Nish, Mishoe, Wishon, Dishon, Hislop, Nisson

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Where is the Nishop family from?

You can see how Nishop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishop family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Nishop families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Nishop families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishop's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Nishop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Nishop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishop 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nishop. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nishop. For the veterans among your Nishop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishop lifespan?

Average Nishop life expectancy in 1977 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishop 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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