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Nillissen Family History

Nillissen Name 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: Nellessen, Nissen, Williston, Nielsen, Willadsen, Williamsen, Nilsen

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nillissen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Nillissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nillissen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nillissen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 3 military records available for the last name Nillissen. For the veterans among your Nillissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nillissen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Nillissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nillissen in 1976 was 47, and 18 in 1980.

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