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Nisbe Family History

Nisbe 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: Nibbe, Nisbet, Kibbe, Nice, Kibe, Wise, Nissen, Rise, Riebe, Niss

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Where is the Nisbe family from?

You can see how Nisbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisbe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nisbe family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisbe's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nisbe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Nisbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisbe 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nisbe. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nisbe. For the veterans among your Nisbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisbe lifespan?

Average Nisbe life expectancy in 1997 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisbe 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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