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Nizet Family History

Nizet 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: Nice, Nies, Nie, Nier, Nieto, Zimet, Cizek, Neet, Rivet, Niles

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nizet 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 40 census records available for the last name Nizet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nizet 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Nizet. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Nizet. For the veterans among your Nizet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nizet lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nizet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nizet in 1970 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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