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Nimtz Family History

Nimtz Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Nimc and Němc ‘German’ (see Nimz).

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


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Where is the Nimtz family from?

You can see how Nimtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nimtz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Nimtz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nimtz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nimtz families in 1880.
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What did your Nimtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nimtz. 39% of Nimtz men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Nimtz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nimtz were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Nimtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nimtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimtz 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Nimtz. 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 449 military records available for the last name Nimtz. For the veterans among your Nimtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimtz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nimtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nimtz in 1962 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimtz 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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