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Nisoff Family History

Nisoff 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: Rosoff, Niehoff, Bishoff, Dimoff, Wikoff, Shroff, Nicolo, Hoff

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Where is the Nisoff family from?

You can see how Nisoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nisoff families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nisoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nisoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nisoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Nisoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisoff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nisoff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nisoff. For the veterans among your Nisoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Nisoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nisoff in 1962 was 44, and 92 in 1999.

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