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Nissl Family History

Nissl 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: Niss, Ness, Biss, Nissley, Nasso, Issa, Kiss, Nissen, Nims, Nies

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Where is the Nissl family from?

You can see how Nissl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nissl family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nissl's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Nissl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nissl 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 65 census records available for the last name Nissl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissl 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Nissl. 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 430 military records available for the last name Nissl. For the veterans among your Nissl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Nissl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nissl in 1966 was 71, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissl 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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