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Nittell Family History

Nittell 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: Kittell, Littell, Nuttall, Tittel, Kittel, Knittel, Mittel, Rittel

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Where is the Nittell family from?

You can see how Nittell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nittell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nittell family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nittell's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Nittell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nittell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Nittell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nittell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nittell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nittell. For the veterans among your Nittell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nittell lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Nittell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nittell in 1989 was 96, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nittell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nittell 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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