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Nita Family History

Nita Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from nić nitka ‘thread’ (see Nitka).

Romanian (Niţă): from the personal name Niţă a short form of Ioniţă a diminutive of Ion (see John).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Nita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nita family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nita families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nita's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nita families in 1891.
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What did your Nita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Box Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nita. 43% of Nita men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nita women worked as a Box Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nita were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Scour Head
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Box Maker
    34%
  • Private Nurse
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Nita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nita 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Nita. 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 131 military records available for the last name Nita. For the veterans among your Nita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nita lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nita in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nita 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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