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Nisse Family History

Nisse 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: Nissen, Niss, Risse, Cisse, Niese, Wisse, Fosse, Masse, Nice, Ness

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Where is the Nisse family from?

You can see how Nisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nisse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nisse families living in Minnesota. This was about 89% of all the recorded Nisse's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nisse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisse 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 Nisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nisse. 67% of Nisse 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Nisse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Nisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisse 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Nisse. 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 61 military records available for the last name Nisse. For the veterans among your Nisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nisse in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nisse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisse 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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