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Nizny Family History

Nizny 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: Nino, Wozny, Zimny, Niznik, Ning, Muzny, Nini, Nine, Wazny, Niday

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Nizny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nizny 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nizny. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Nizny. For the veterans among your Nizny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nizny lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Nizny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nizny in 1977 was 92, and 94 in 2001.

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