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Nickton Family History

Nickton 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: Nickson, Picton, Rickson, Hickson, Nickol, Wickson, Dickson, Nicklin

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Where is the Nickton family from?

You can see how Nickton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nickton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Nickton families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Nickton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickton 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 53 census records available for the last name Nickton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nickton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nickton. For the veterans among your Nickton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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