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Nisnik Family History

Nisnik 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: Niznik, Lesnik, Nishi, Resnik, Zitnik, Nini, Kosnik, Nissim, Zink

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Where is the Nisnik family from?

You can see how Nisnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nisnik family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisnik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nisnik families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Nisnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisnik 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Nisnik. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nisnik. For the veterans among your Nisnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisnik lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Nisnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nisnik in 1993 was 70, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisnik 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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