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Nissim Family History

Nissim Surname Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic): from the Hebrew male personal name Nissim meaning ‘miracles’.

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


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Where is the Nissim family from?

You can see how Nissim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nissim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nissim families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nissim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nissim families in 1920.
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What did your Nissim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nissim. 20% of Nissim men worked as a Barber and 100% of Nissim women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Barber
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Lumberman
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Nissim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Nissim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissim 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Nissim. 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 81 military records available for the last name Nissim. For the veterans among your Nissim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissim lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nissim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nissim in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissim 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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