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Nickelman Family History

Nickelman 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: Rickelman, Michelman, Deckelman, Fackelman, Pinkelman, Dinkelman

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Where is the Nickelman family from?

You can see how Nickelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nickelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nickelman families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickelman's in USA. California had the highest population of Nickelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickelman 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 Nickelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nickelman. 100% of Nickelman men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Nickelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickelman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nickelman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nickelman. For the veterans among your Nickelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickelman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Nickelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nickelman in 1967 was 77, and 67 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickelman 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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