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Nisly Name Meaning

Variant of Nissley 1 a surname of Swiss German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Nisley, Nicely, Tilly, Hisey, Niday, Niss, Isley, Nish, Dilly, Gilly

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Where is the Nisly family from?

You can see how Nisly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nisly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nisly family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisly's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nisly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nisly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nisly. 73% of Nisly men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%
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Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Nisly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nisly. 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 25 military records available for the last name Nisly. For the veterans among your Nisly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Nisly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nisly in 1969 was 41, and 62 in 2004.

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