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Nisselson Family History

Nisselson 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: Nickelson, Nichelson, Nelson, Nissen, Michelson, Nielsen, Israelson

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Where is the Nisselson family from?

You can see how Nisselson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisselson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nisselson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisselson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nisselson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisselson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nisselson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nisselson. 100% of Nisselson men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Nisselson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisselson 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Nisselson. 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 39 military records available for the last name Nisselson. For the veterans among your Nisselson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisselson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nisselson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nisselson in 1965 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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