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Nichtern Family History

Nichtern 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: Nichter, Richter, Dichter, Lichter, Fichter, Nicotera, Wichern

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Where is the Nichtern family from?

You can see how Nichtern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichtern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nichtern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Nichtern families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichtern's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nichtern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichtern 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 534 census records available for the last name Nichtern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichtern 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Nichtern. 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 74 military records available for the last name Nichtern. For the veterans among your Nichtern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichtern lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nichtern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nichtern in 1966 was 62, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichtern 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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