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Nissenen Family History

Nissenen 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: Niskanen, Nissen, Nissley, Brissenden, Niesen, Wisener, Fessenden

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Where is the Nissenen family from?

You can see how Nissenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissenen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nissenen families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nissenen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nissenen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nissenen 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 13 census records available for the last name Nissenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissenen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nissenen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nissenen. For the veterans among your Nissenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissenen lifespan?

Average Nissenen life expectancy in 1976 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissenen 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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