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Nitti Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Nitto a pet form of Benedetto or Giovanni .

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


Similar surnames: Vitti, Pitti, Gitto, Zotti, Netti, Betti, Nini, Ditty, Nuti, Matti

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Where is the Nitti family from?

You can see how Nitti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Nitti families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Nitti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nitti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nitti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nitti. 38% of Nitti 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
    38%
  • Punch Press Operator
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Sprayer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nitti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitti 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Nitti. 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 543 military records available for the last name Nitti. For the veterans among your Nitti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitti lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nitti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nitti in 1965 was 43, and 58 in 2004.

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