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Neitzke Family History

Neitzke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Neitz a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Neitzke family from?

You can see how Neitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neitzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neitzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Neitzke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Neitzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Neitzke families in 1880.
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What did your Neitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neitzke. 43% of Neitzke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Neitzke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neitzke were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Neitzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neitzke 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Neitzke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neitzke. For the veterans among your Neitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neitzke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Neitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Neitzke in 1954 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neitzke 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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