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Nisted Family History

Nisted 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: Lister, Distel, Nester, Nissen, Sistek, Nestel, Wixted, Distad

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Where is the Nisted family from?

You can see how Nisted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisted family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nisted families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Nisted family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisted's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nisted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisted 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 88 census records available for the last name Nisted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisted 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Nisted. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nisted. For the veterans among your Nisted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisted lifespan?

Average Nisted life expectancy in 2002 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisted 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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