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Nikiforos Family History

Nikiforos 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: Nikitas, Nikolas, Lindfors, Nikirk, Sigafoos, Nicholas, Boros

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Where is the Nikiforos family from?

You can see how Nikiforos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikiforos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nikiforos family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nikiforos's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Nikiforos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Nikiforos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikiforos 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Nikiforos. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nikiforos. For the veterans among your Nikiforos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikiforos lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Nikiforos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nikiforos in 1990 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikiforos 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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