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Nicktern Family History

Nicktern 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: Nicotera, Nichter, Dicker, Picker, Bicker, Richter, Vicker, Dichter

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Where is the Nicktern family from?

You can see how Nicktern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicktern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nicktern family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nicktern's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Nicktern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicktern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Nicktern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicktern 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nicktern. 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 Nicktern. For the veterans among your Nicktern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicktern lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Nicktern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nicktern in 1964 was 65, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicktern 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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