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Nitler Family History

Nitler 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: Bitler, Sitler, Nistler, Ostler, Miller, Butler, Bieler, Biller

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Where is the Nitler family from?

You can see how Nitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Nitler families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Nitler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nitler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nitler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitler 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 46 census records available for the last name Nitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitler 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nitler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nitler. For the veterans among your Nitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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