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Nisenbaum Family History

Nisenbaum Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Nissenbaum.

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


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Where is the Nisenbaum family from?

You can see how Nisenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisenbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nisenbaum families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nisenbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nisenbaum families in 1920.
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What did your Nisenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nisenbaum. 31% of Nisenbaum men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Nisenbaum women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nisenbaum were Salesman and Helper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Nisenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Nisenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisenbaum 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Nisenbaum. 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 136 military records available for the last name Nisenbaum. For the veterans among your Nisenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisenbaum lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nisenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nisenbaum in 1945 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

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