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Nietsche Family History

Nietsche 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: Dietsche, Nitsche, Nitsch, Nitschke, Pietsch, Nitzsche, Dietsch

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Where is the Nietsche family from?

You can see how Nietsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nietsche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nietsche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nietsche families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Nietsche's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nietsche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nietsche 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 Nietsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nietsche. 46% of Nietsche men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nietsche women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nietsche were Helper and Housewife.

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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
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Helper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Nietsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Nietsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nietsche 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Nietsche. 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 106 military records available for the last name Nietsche. For the veterans among your Nietsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nietsche lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nietsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nietsche in 1968 was 52, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nietsche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nietsche 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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