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Neilitz Family History

Neilitz Name 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: Nemitz, Heinitz, Reinitz, Neitz, Belitz, Gerlitz, Seidlitz, Teplitz

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Where is the Neilitz family from?

You can see how Neilitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neilitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Neilitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neilitz families in 1880.
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What did your Neilitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Neilitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Neilitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilitz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Neilitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Neilitz. For the veterans among your Neilitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilitz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1995, in the United States, Neilitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Neilitz in 1954 was 44, and 84 in 1995.

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