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Nisinger Family History

Nisinger 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: Tisinger, Risinger, Disinger, Eisinger, Reisinger, Basinger, Ridinger

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Where is the Nisinger family from?

You can see how Nisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nisinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nisinger families living in Nebraska. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nisinger's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Nisinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Nisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisinger 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 Nisinger. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nisinger. For the veterans among your Nisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Nisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nisinger in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisinger 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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