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Nitzkin Family History

Nitzkin 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: Itkin, Witkin, Pitkin, Litwin, Botkin, Mirkin, Simkin, Mishkin

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Nitzkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitzkin 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Nitzkin. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Nitzkin. For the veterans among your Nitzkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitzkin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Nitzkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nitzkin in 1967 was 64, and 91 in 1999.

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