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Nimits Family History

Nimits Surname 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: Nikitas, Nims, Nemitz, Nimtz, Dimit, Smits, Nitta, Smith, Niemi

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Where is the Nimits family from?

You can see how Nimits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimits family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nimits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nimits families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nimits's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nimits families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Nimits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimits 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nimits. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Nimits. For the veterans among your Nimits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimits lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nimits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nimits in 1967 was 61, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimits 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.

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