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Nisar Family History

Nisar Surname Meaning

Muslim (Pakistan India and Afghanistan): from the Arabic personal name Nisār ‘sacrifice’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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

There are 29 census records available for the last name Nisar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisar 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Nisar. 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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There are 41 military records available for the last name Nisar. For the veterans among your Nisar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Nisar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nisar in 1967 was 76, and 78 in 1999.

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