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Nickelbocker Family History

Nickelbocker 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: Knickerbocker, Rickenbacker, Rickenbaker, Neubecker, Nieboer

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Where is the Nickelbocker family from?

You can see how Nickelbocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickelbocker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nickelbocker family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickelbocker's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Nickelbocker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Nickelbocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickelbocker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nickelbocker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nickelbocker. For the veterans among your Nickelbocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickelbocker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickelbocker 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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