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Nickelen Family History

Nickelen 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: Nickelsen, Nickel, Nickles, Nickelson, Mickelsen, Niceley, Nickell

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Where is the Nickelen family from?

You can see how Nickelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickelen family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Nickelen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickelen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nickelen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nickelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nickelen. 100% of Nickelen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Nickelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickelen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nickelen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nickelen. For the veterans among your Nickelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickelen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickelen 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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