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Niko Family History

Niko Surname Meaning

Slovak and Albanian: from a short form of the personal name Slovak Nikolaj Albanian Nikolla from Latin Nicolaus (see Nicholas).

Polynesian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Niko family from?

You can see how Niko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Niko families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Niko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niko families in 1920.
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What did your Niko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niko. 100% of Niko men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Niko women worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    100%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Niko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niko 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Niko. 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 40 military records available for the last name Niko. For the veterans among your Niko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Niko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Niko in 1956 was 58, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niko 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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