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Niznek Family History

Niznek 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: Niznik, Cizek, Nine, Mizner, Wizner, Niner, Zink, Pinner, Sidney

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Where is the Niznek family from?

You can see how Niznek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niznek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niznek family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niznek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Niznek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Niznek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niznek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Niznek. 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 4 military records available for the last name Niznek. For the veterans among your Niznek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niznek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Niznek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Niznek in 1972 was 80, and 66 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niznek 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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