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Niznick Family History

Niznick 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: Niznik, Lipnick, Winnick, Minick, Pinnick, Woznick, Mitnick, Minnick

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Where is the Niznick family from?

You can see how Niznick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niznick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Niznick families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niznick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niznick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niznick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niznick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Niznick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niznick 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Niznick. 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 65 military records available for the last name Niznick. For the veterans among your Niznick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niznick lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Niznick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Niznick in 1969 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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