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Nimsker Family History

Nimsker 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: Nimmer, Pinsker, Lisker, Kisker, Dicker, Fisher, Asker, Picker

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Where is the Nimsker family from?

You can see how Nimsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimsker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nimsker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimsker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nimsker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimsker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nimsker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Nimsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimsker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nimsker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nimsker. For the veterans among your Nimsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimsker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Nimsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nimsker in 1960 was 71, and 84 in 2001.

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