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Nitzken Family History

Nitzken 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: Eitzen, Natzke, Fitzke, Nitzel, Itzen, Aitken, Witzke, Neitzke

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Where is the Nitzken family from?

You can see how Nitzken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitzken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nitzken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nitzken families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Nitzken's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Nitzken families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Nitzken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitzken 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nitzken. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nitzken. For the veterans among your Nitzken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitzken lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Nitzken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nitzken in 1970 was 80, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitzken 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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