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Nisun Family History

Nisun 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: Sun, Niu, Eisen, Nissen, Sison, Niss, Nixon, Niesen, Nishi, Niman

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Where is the Nisun family from?

You can see how Nisun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nisun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nisun families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisun's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nisun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nisun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nisun ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Nisun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisun 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nisun. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nisun. For the veterans among your Nisun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisun lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Nisun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nisun in 1979 was 86, and 69 in 1995.

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