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Nickes Family History

Nickes Surname Meaning

see Nix.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nickes family from?

You can see how Nickes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nickes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Nickes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Nickes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nickes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nickes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nickes. 100% of Nickes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Nickes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickes 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Nickes. 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 73 military records available for the last name Nickes. For the veterans among your Nickes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Nickes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nickes in 1972 was 78, and 70 in 1995.

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