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Nitzer Family History

Nitzer 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: Pitzer, Sitzer, Netzer, Bitzer, Fitzer, Ritzer, Nitzel, Zitzer

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Where is the Nitzer family from?

You can see how Nitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Nitzer families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nitzer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nitzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitzer 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 183 census records available for the last name Nitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitzer 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Nitzer. 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 328 military records available for the last name Nitzer. For the veterans among your Nitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nitzer in 1963 was 54, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitzer 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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