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Nitzel Family History

Nitzel Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Nitz + the diminutive suffix -l.

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


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Where is the Nitzel family from?

You can see how Nitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nitzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Nitzel families living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nitzel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nitzel families in 1880.
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What did your Nitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nitzel. 50% of Nitzel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nitzel women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Nitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitzel 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Nitzel. 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 421 military records available for the last name Nitzel. For the veterans among your Nitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitzel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nitzel in 1962 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nitzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitzel 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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