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Nissel Family History

Nissel Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Dionysius (see Dennis).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Nisl a hypocoristic of Nisn the Ashkenazic form of Nissan.

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


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Where is the Nissel family from?

You can see how Nissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nissel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Nissel families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Nissel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nissel families in 1911.
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What did your Nissel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nissel. 56% of Nissel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

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Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Nissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissel 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Nissel. 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 404 military records available for the last name Nissel. For the veterans among your Nissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nissel in 1955 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissel 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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