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Nisser Family History

Nisser 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: Nissen, Nasser, Nesser, Nusser, Risser, Visser, Wisser, Fisher

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Where is the Nisser family from?

You can see how Nisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nisser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Nisser families living in Wisconsin. This was about 87% of all the recorded Nisser's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nisser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nisser. 100% of Nisser men worked as a Bookkeeper and 100% of Nisser women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Nisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisser 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Nisser. 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 135 military records available for the last name Nisser. For the veterans among your Nisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nisser in 1965 was 64, and 33 in 2003.

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