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Nitzsche Family History

Nitzsche Surname Meaning

East German (Silesia): from a Slavic-influenced (see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas).

Germanized form of Sorbian Nyča or Nyč: from a pet form of the personal name Nikol(a) (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Nitzsche family from?

You can see how Nitzsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitzsche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nitzsche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Nitzsche families living in Nebraska. This was about 41% of all the recorded Nitzsche's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Nitzsche families in 1880.
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What did your Nitzsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nitzsche. 60% of Nitzsche men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Baker
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nitzsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitzsche 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Nitzsche. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nitzsche. For the veterans among your Nitzsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitzsche lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nitzsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nitzsche in 1952 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitzsche 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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