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Nitza Family History

Nitza 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: Nitta, Nitka, Nitz, Fitz, Niwa, Netz, Bitz, Giza, Kita, Pitta

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Where is the Nitza family from?

You can see how Nitza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nitza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nitza families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nitza's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nitza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitza 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 36 census records available for the last name Nitza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitza 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Nitza. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nitza. For the veterans among your Nitza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitza lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Nitza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nitza in 1978 was 80, and 60 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nitza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitza 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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