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Niccum Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Nickum .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nickum, Nycum, Schum, Nicely, Yocum, Nice, Nickol, Newcom, Nickel

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Where is the Niccum family from?

You can see how Niccum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niccum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Niccum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Niccum families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Niccum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niccum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niccum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niccum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niccum. 27% of Niccum men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Niccum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niccum were Truck Driver and Beauty Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Beauty Operator
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Niccum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niccum 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Niccum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 860 military records available for the last name Niccum. For the veterans among your Niccum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niccum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Niccum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Niccum in 1956 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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