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Nisius Family History

Nisius 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: Neisius, Niss, Fiscus, Dinius, Niehus, Milius, Nevius, Ness, Blasius

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Where is the Nisius family from?

You can see how Nisius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nisius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Nisius families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nisius's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nisius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisius 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 Nisius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Boy Scout Executive and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nisius. 100% of Nisius men worked as a Boy Scout Executive and 100% of Nisius women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Boy Scout Executive
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Nisius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Nisius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisius 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Nisius. 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 102 military records available for the last name Nisius. For the veterans among your Nisius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisius lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nisius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nisius in 1964 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisius 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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