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Nosbisch Family History

Nosbisch Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Nosbüsch or Nussbusch a topographic name for someone who lived by nut trees

typically hazels (which grow bush-like).

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


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Where is the Nosbisch family from?

You can see how Nosbisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosbisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nosbisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Nosbisch families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Nosbisch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nosbisch families in 1880.
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What did your Nosbisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nosbisch. 47% of Nosbisch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nosbisch women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Labor
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Nosbisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Nosbisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosbisch 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 Nosbisch. 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 95 military records available for the last name Nosbisch. For the veterans among your Nosbisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosbisch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nosbisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nosbisch in 1967 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosbisch 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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