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Nitcher Family History

Nitcher 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: Witcher, Pitcher, Letcher, Richer, Bircher, Hitchen, Pilcher, Eicher

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Where is the Nitcher family from?

You can see how Nitcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nitcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Nitcher families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nitcher's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nitcher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitcher 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 Nitcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nitcher. 48% of Nitcher men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Machinist
    12%

What Nitcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nitcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitcher 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Nitcher. 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 203 military records available for the last name Nitcher. For the veterans among your Nitcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitcher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nitcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nitcher in 1960 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nitcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitcher 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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