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Nissinen Family History

Nissinen 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: Niskanen, Nissen, Nissley, Kissinger, Dissinger, Niesen, Ristine

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Where is the Nissinen family from?

You can see how Nissinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nissinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nissinen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nissinen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nissinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nissinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nissinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nissinen. 100% of Nissinen 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Nissinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nissinen 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Nissinen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nissinen. For the veterans among your Nissinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nissinen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Nissinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nissinen in 1957 was 52, and 92 in 2001.

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