Nitka Family History

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Nitka Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): nickname from Polish nitka, ‘thread’; either a nickname for a thin man or (as a Jewish name) also a metonymic occupational name for a tailor. This name is also established in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lipka, Rutka, Kita, Sita, Ziska, Mitra, Dutka, Pitta, Nick, Mika

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Nitka Family Origin

Where is the Nitka family from?

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You can see how Nitka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nitka families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Nitka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nitka's in the USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nitka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nitka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Nitka Family Occupations

What did your Nitka ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer and Dress Maker were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Nitka. The most common Nitka occupation in the USA was Farmer. 60% of Nitka's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Nitka family was Laborer Railroad.

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  • Farmer

    60%

  • Dress Maker

    20%

  • Laborer Railroad

    20%

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

Nitka Historical Records

What Nitka family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nitka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Nitka. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nitka. For the veterans among your Nitka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Nitka Life Expectancy

What is the average Nitka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nitka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nitka in 1958 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nitka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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