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Nissell Family History

Nissell 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: Bissell, Kissell, Cissell, Isbell, Rishell, Russell, Nissen, Fussell

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Where is the Nissell family from?

You can see how Nissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nissell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nissell families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Nissell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nissell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nissell 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 79 census records available for the last name Nissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nissell. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nissell. For the veterans among your Nissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nissell in 1966 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissell 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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