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Nitter Family History

Nitter 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: Gitter, Netter, Mitter, Bitter, Nutter, Notter, Pitter, Natter

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Where is the Nitter family from?

You can see how Nitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nitter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Nitter families living in Illinois. This was about 81% of all the recorded Nitter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nitter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Nitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitter 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Nitter. 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 81 military records available for the last name Nitter. For the veterans among your Nitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Nitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nitter in 1967 was 73, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitter 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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