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Nickum Family History

Nickum Surname Meaning

German: variant of Niekum itself a variant of Neukam. This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Niccum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nickum family from?

You can see how Nickum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Nickum families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Nickum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nickum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickum 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 Nickum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nickum. 28% of Nickum men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Nickum women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nickum were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nickum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickum 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Nickum. 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 700 military records available for the last name Nickum. For the veterans among your Nickum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nickum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nickum in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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