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Nierzwicki Family History

Nierzwicki 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: Niedzwiecki, Wierzbicki, Herwick, Biernacki, Berwick, Lewicki

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Where is the Nierzwicki family from?

You can see how Nierzwicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nierzwicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nierzwicki families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nierzwicki's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nierzwicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nierzwicki 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 Nierzwicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nierzwicki. 50% of Nierzwicki women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Postingwork Land Leasing
    50%

What Nierzwicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Nierzwicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nierzwicki 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Nierzwicki. 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 64 military records available for the last name Nierzwicki. For the veterans among your Nierzwicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nierzwicki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nierzwicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nierzwicki in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nierzwicki 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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