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Nimkoff Family History

Nimkoff 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: Niehoff, Imhoff, Minkoff, Dimoff, Wikoff, Neuhoff, Koff, Nemeroff

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Where is the Nimkoff family from?

You can see how Nimkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nimkoff family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimkoff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nimkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimkoff 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 32 census records available for the last name Nimkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimkoff 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Nimkoff. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nimkoff. For the veterans among your Nimkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimkoff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Nimkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nimkoff in 1969 was 93, and 96 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimkoff 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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