Niswonger Family History

Niswonger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neuschwanger itself an altered form of Swiss German Neuenschwander or Neuschwander.

Compare Neiswonger, Nighswonger and Niswanger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Niswander, Newswanger, Neiswonger, Neiswander, Swonger, Dissinger, Neiswender, Nighswonger, Risinger, Swauger

40,000 record(s) for Niswonger

6K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
880	Military Records
58	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
29K	Member Trees

Where is the Niswonger family from?

You can see how Niswonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niswonger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Niswonger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Niswonger families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niswonger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Niswonger families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niswonger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niswonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niswonger. 25% of Niswonger men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Niswonger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niswonger were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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

Farmer

25%

Laborer

18%

Salesman

10%

Carpenter

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk

14%

Teacher

14%

Housewife

14%

Bookkeeper

14%

What Niswonger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Niswonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niswonger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Niswonger. 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.

Military Records

There are 880 military records available for the last name Niswonger. For the veterans among your Niswonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Niswonger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Niswonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Niswonger in 1955 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niswonger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.