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Nissman Family History

Nissman 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: Rissman, Nissan, Wissman, Mossman, Russman, Nissen, Hassman, Messman

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Where is the Nissman family from?

You can see how Nissman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nissman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nissman family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nissman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nissman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nissman 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 Nissman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nissman. 34% of Nissman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Furrier
    17%

What Nissman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Nissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissman 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Nissman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Nissman. For the veterans among your Nissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nissman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nissman in 1967 was 86, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nissman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissman 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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