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Nickelsberg Family History

Nickelsberg 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: Eichelberg, Nickelsen, Eichenberg, Nierenberg, Steckelberg

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Where is the Nickelsberg family from?

You can see how Nickelsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickelsberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nickelsberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nickelsberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickelsberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nickelsberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickelsberg 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 Nickelsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police War Reserv and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nickelsberg. 100% of Nickelsberg men worked as a Police War Reserv and 100% of Nickelsberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police War Reserv
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nickelsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Nickelsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickelsberg 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Nickelsberg. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nickelsberg. For the veterans among your Nickelsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickelsberg lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nickelsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nickelsberg in 1943 was 74, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nickelsberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickelsberg 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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