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Nisel Family History

Nisel 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: Bisel, Visel, Gisel, Hisel, Eisel, Niel, Kisel, Kiel, Eitel, Nice

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Where is the Nisel family from?

You can see how Nisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nisel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nisel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisel 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 170 census records available for the last name Nisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisel 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Nisel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nisel. For the veterans among your Nisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisel lifespan?

Average Nisel life expectancy in 1973 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisel 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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