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Nietsch Family History

Nietsch 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: Nitsch, Pietsch, Dietsch, Letsch, Pletsch, Fetsch, Metsch, Liesch

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Where is the Nietsch family from?

You can see how Nietsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nietsch family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nietsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nietsch family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nietsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nietsch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nietsch 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 293 census records available for the last name Nietsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nietsch 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Nietsch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 183 military records available for the last name Nietsch. For the veterans among your Nietsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nietsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nietsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nietsch in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nietsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nietsch 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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