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Nischmann Family History

Nischmann 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: Fischman, Kirchmann, Eschmann, Frischmann, Wiechmann, Wichmann

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Where is the Nischmann family from?

You can see how Nischmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nischmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nischmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nischmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nischmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Nischmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nischmann 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nischmann. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nischmann. For the veterans among your Nischmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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