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Nisselbaum Family History

Nisselbaum 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: Nissenbaum, Nussbaum, Kassebaum, Lindenbaum, Rosenbaum, Kestenbaum

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Where is the Nisselbaum family from?

You can see how Nisselbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisselbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nisselbaum family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisselbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nisselbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisselbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Nisselbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisselbaum 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nisselbaum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nisselbaum. For the veterans among your Nisselbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisselbaum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Nisselbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nisselbaum in 1967 was 69, and 86 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisselbaum 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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