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Nitzberg Family History

Nitzberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Nitzberg family from?

You can see how Nitzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitzberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Nitzberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nitzberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nitzberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitzberg 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 Nitzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nitzberg. 30% of Nitzberg men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Nitzberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nitzberg were Manager 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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Milliner
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Nitzberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Nitzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitzberg 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Nitzberg. 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 240 military records available for the last name Nitzberg. For the veterans among your Nitzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitzberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nitzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nitzberg in 1952 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

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