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Nishkian Family History

Nishkian 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: Mishkin, Fishkin, Diskin, Nishi, Dishman, Riskin, Nissan, Tashjian

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Where is the Nishkian family from?

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

What did your Nishkian ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Nishkian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishkian 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Nishkian. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nishkian. For the veterans among your Nishkian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishkian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nishkian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nishkian in 1966 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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