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Nitson Family History

Nitson 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: Hitson, Kitson, Ritson, Nilson, Nisson, Sibson, Nelson, Lipson

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Where is the Nitson family from?

You can see how Nitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nitson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Nitson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nitson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nitson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitson 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 Nitson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nitson. 100% of Nitson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Nitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitson 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Nitson. 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 85 military records available for the last name Nitson. For the veterans among your Nitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Nitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nitson in 1969 was 87, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nitson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitson 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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