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Nisonger Family History

Nisonger 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: Niswonger, Tisinger, Risinger, Disinger, Eisinger, Songer, Neiswonger

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Where is the Nisonger family from?

You can see how Nisonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisonger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nisonger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Nisonger families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Nisonger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nisonger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisonger 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 Nisonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nisonger. 42% of Nisonger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nisonger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Nisonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nisonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisonger 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Nisonger. 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 327 military records available for the last name Nisonger. For the veterans among your Nisonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisonger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nisonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nisonger in 1965 was 86, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nisonger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisonger 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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