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Nissum Family History

Nissum 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: Nissim, Nissen, Niss, Fossum, Wassum, Rossum, Nissan, Nickum, Russum

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Where is the Nissum family from?

You can see how Nissum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nissum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nissum families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Nissum's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Nissum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nissum 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 42 census records available for the last name Nissum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissum 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Nissum. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nissum. For the veterans among your Nissum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissum lifespan?

Average Nissum life expectancy in 1968 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nissum 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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