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Nith Family History

Nith 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: With, Neth, Noth, Nath, Nuth, Nish, Nigh, Nitz, Nitta, Rich

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Where is the Nith family from?

You can see how Nith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nith family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nith's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nith 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 158 census records available for the last name Nith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nith 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Nith. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nith. For the veterans among your Nith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nith lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2001, in the United States, Nith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nith in 2000 was 80, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nith 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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