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Nichus Family History

Nichus 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: Niehus, Nichol, Niehaus, Eachus, Nyhus, Nichols, Mickus, Nicks

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Where is the Nichus family from?

You can see how Nichus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nichus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nichus families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichus's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Nichus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichus 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 Nichus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nichus. 50% of Nichus men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Nichus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichus 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Nichus. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nichus. For the veterans among your Nichus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichus 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nichus

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