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Nickers Family History

Nickers 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: Vickers, Nickens, Wickers, Nickels, Rickers, Bickers, Dicker, Picker

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Where is the Nickers family from?

You can see how Nickers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Nickers families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nickers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nickers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickers 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 Nickers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nickers. 100% of Nickers men worked as a Postman and 82% of Nickers 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

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nickers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickers 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Nickers. 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 130 military records available for the last name Nickers. For the veterans among your Nickers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickers lifespan?

Average Nickers life expectancy in 1968 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickers 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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