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Nizich Family History

Nizich 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: Milich, Rozich, Eirich, Nitsch, Neidich, Lazich, Sikich, Novich, Zich

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Where is the Nizich family from?

You can see how Nizich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nizich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nizich families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nizich's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Nizich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nizich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nizich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nizich. 50% of Nizich men worked as a Longshoreman. .

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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

  • Longshoreman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Nizich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nizich 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Nizich. 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 90 military records available for the last name Nizich. For the veterans among your Nizich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nizich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nizich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nizich in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2002.

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