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Nichenke Family History

Nichenke Surname 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: Schenke, Schenk, Pichette, Eichen, Chene, Schenkel, Schenker, Richens

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Where is the Nichenke family from?

You can see how Nichenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichenke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nichenke families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichenke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nichenke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Nichenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichenke 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nichenke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nichenke. For the veterans among your Nichenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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