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Nichter Family History

Nichter Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German nüchter(n) ‘sober’.

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


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Where is the Nichter family from?

You can see how Nichter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nichter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nichter families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichter's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Nichter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichter 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 Nichter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nichter. 28% of Nichter men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Nichter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nichter were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Nichter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nichter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichter 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Nichter. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Nichter. For the veterans among your Nichter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nichter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nichter in 1956 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichter 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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