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Nixt Family History

Nixt 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: Nix, Nist, Nitta, Nice, Niu, Ni, Six, Kitt, Nutt, Neat

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Where is the Nixt family from?

You can see how Nixt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nixt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nixt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nixt families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nixt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nixt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nixt 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 Nixt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nixt. 72% of Nixt 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
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Nixt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Nixt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nixt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nixt. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nixt. For the veterans among your Nixt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nixt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nixt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nixt in 1957 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nixt 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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