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Nissenbaum Family History

Nissenbaum Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Nüsse ‘nuts’ + Baum ‘tree’.

The transformation of ü into i (unrounding) is due to Yiddish influence.

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


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Where is the Nissenbaum family from?

You can see how Nissenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissenbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Nissenbaum families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Nissenbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nissenbaum families in 1920.
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What did your Nissenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nissenbaum. 17% of Nissenbaum men worked as a Proprietor and 67% of Nissenbaum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nissenbaum were Tailor and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Tailor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Salesgirl
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 964 immigration records available for the last name Nissenbaum. 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 217 military records available for the last name Nissenbaum. For the veterans among your Nissenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissenbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nissenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nissenbaum in 1962 was 75, and 61 in 2004.

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