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Nischke Family History

Nischke 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: Mischke, Nitschke, Pischke, Reschke, Peschke, Geschke, Mitschke

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Where is the Nischke family from?

You can see how Nischke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nischke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nischke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Nischke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nischke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nischke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nischke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nischke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nischke. 63% of Nischke men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Nischke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nischke 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Nischke. 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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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Nischke. For the veterans among your Nischke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nischke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nischke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nischke in 1966 was 80, and 74 in 2003.

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