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Nisenger Family History

Nisenger 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: Wisener, Senger, Tisinger, Gienger, Niswonger, Risinger, Disinger

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Where is the Nisenger family from?

You can see how Nisenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisenger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nisenger family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nisenger's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Nisenger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Nisenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisenger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nisenger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nisenger. For the veterans among your Nisenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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