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Nitsky Family History

Nitsky 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: Nitka, Minsky, Linsky, Nitsch, Lutsky, Mirsky, Niska, Novitsky

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Where is the Nitsky family from?

You can see how Nitsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nitsky family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nitsky's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Nitsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nitsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nitsky. 72% of Nitsky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Metal Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Nitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitsky 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nitsky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nitsky. For the veterans among your Nitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Nitsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nitsky in 1970 was 59, and 93 in 2003.

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