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Nise Family History

Nise 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: Nice, Wise, Rise, Niss, Nie, Bise, Nish, Kise, Nese, Nase

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Where is the Nise family from?

You can see how Nise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nise family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nise's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Nise families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nise. 25% of Nise men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Nise women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nise were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Houseworker
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nise 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Nise. 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 643 military records available for the last name Nise. For the veterans among your Nise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nise lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nise in 1964 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

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