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Nietz Family History

Nietz Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Nitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nietz family from?

You can see how Nietz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nietz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nietz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Nietz families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Nietz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nietz families in 1880.
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What did your Nietz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nietz. 44% of Nietz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nietz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nietz were Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nietz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nietz 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Nietz. 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 429 military records available for the last name Nietz. For the veterans among your Nietz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nietz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nietz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nietz in 1956 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nietz 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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