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Nitzke Family History

Nitzke 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: Natzke, Fitzke, Witzke, Neitzke, Nitka, Litke, Nitzel, Matzke, Wittke

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Where is the Nitzke family from?

You can see how Nitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nitzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nitzke family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nitzke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nitzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitzke 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 Nitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nitzke. 37% of Nitzke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

What Nitzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Nitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitzke 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Nitzke. 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 131 military records available for the last name Nitzke. For the veterans among your Nitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitzke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nitzke in 1966 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nitzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitzke 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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