All articles on family history
Welcome to the Chronicle – the heart of this website. Here you will find all articles on the history of the Nisius family: from the etymology of the name to the occupations of our ancestors to emigration to America. New articles appear as research progresses.
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The Name
Etymology, mythology, and heraldry – where does the Nisius family name come from?
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Vintners, farmers, craftsmen – the working world of our ancestors in the Eifel.
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The Nisius Surname: Etymology, History & Myth
How did the Greek Dionysius become the Eifel name Nisius? A journey through 2,000 years of linguistic history.
A King as Namesake?
King Nisus of Megara and the purple lock – Greek mythology meets genealogical research.
A Coat of Arms for the Nisius Family?
What is historically documented, what is modern invention? A critical look at family heraldry.
The Occupations of the Nisius Families: A Social Portrait
Vintners, farmers, craftsmen – an analysis of occupational data from 300 years of family history.
The Invisible Half – Women’s Work in Family History
Why are occupational entries missing for women? A search for the hidden labor of our female ancestors.
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