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Niskin Family History

Niskin 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: Diskin, Riskin, Miskin, Ziskin, Siskin, Haskin, Ruskin, Nissen

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Where is the Niskin family from?

You can see how Niskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niskin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niskin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Niskin families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Niskin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Niskin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Niskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niskin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Niskin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Niskin. For the veterans among your Niskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niskin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Niskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Niskin in 1966 was 78, and 64 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niskin 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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