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Nitkin Family History

Nitkin 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, Diskin, Nitka

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Where is the Nitkin family from?

You can see how Nitkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nitkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nitkin families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nitkin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nitkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nitkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nitkin. 60% of Nitkin women worked as a Sales Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Nitkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitkin 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Nitkin. 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 152 military records available for the last name Nitkin. For the veterans among your Nitkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nitkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nitkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nitkin in 1963 was 49, and 32 in 2004.

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