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Nisleit Family History

Nisleit 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: Niblett, Nisley, Nisbett, Nisbet, Billet, Millet, Nissley, Coslett

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Where is the Nisleit family from?

You can see how Nisleit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisleit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nisleit families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Nisleit families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nisleit's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nisleit families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisleit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nisleit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nisleit. 100% of Nisleit men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

What Nisleit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Nisleit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisleit 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nisleit. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nisleit. For the veterans among your Nisleit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisleit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Nisleit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nisleit in 1966 was 90, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nisleit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisleit 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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