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Niemitz Family History

Niemitz 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, Niemi, Niemuth, Kienitz, Nemetz, Niemiec, Neitz, Nimtz, Nietz

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Where is the Niemitz family from?

You can see how Niemitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Niemitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Niemitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Niemitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niemitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niemitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niemitz. 50% of Niemitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Niemitz women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Sgt
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Niemitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Niemitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemitz 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Niemitz. 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 129 military records available for the last name Niemitz. For the veterans among your Niemitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Niemitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Niemitz in 1961 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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