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Nitch Family History

Nitch 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: Fitch, Ritch, Mitch, Kitch, Nitsch, Ditch, Notch, Litch, Hitch, Nitta

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Where is the Nitch family from?

You can see how Nitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Nitch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nitch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nitch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nitch. 42% of Nitch men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nitch women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nitch were Farmer and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Nitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitch 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Nitch. 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 257 military records available for the last name Nitch. For the veterans among your Nitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nitch in 1958 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitch 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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