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Nitsen Family History

Nitsen 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: Nissen, Niesen, Nilsen, Eisen, Kitten, Ipsen, Wiesen, Eitzen, Hitson

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Where is the Nitsen family from?

You can see how Nitsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nitsen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nitsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nitsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Nitsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitsen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Nitsen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nitsen. For the veterans among your Nitsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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