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Nicer Family History

Nicer 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: Nice, Nier, Niver, Ticer, Niner, Dicker, Picker, Lier, Bicker, Vicker

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Where is the Nicer family from?

You can see how Nicer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nicer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nicer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicer 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 101 census records available for the last name Nicer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nicer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nicer. For the veterans among your Nicer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicer lifespan?

Average Nicer life expectancy in 1987 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicer 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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