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Nittinger Family History

Nittinger 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: Gittinger, Kittinger, Pittinger, Rittinger, Bittinger, Hittinger

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Where is the Nittinger family from?

You can see how Nittinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nittinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nittinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nittinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nittinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nittinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nittinger 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 Nittinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nittinger. 50% of Nittinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nittinger women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Nittinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nittinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nittinger 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Nittinger. 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 298 military records available for the last name Nittinger. For the veterans among your Nittinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nittinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nittinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nittinger in 1962 was 78, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nittinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nittinger 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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