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Nickner Family History

Nickner 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: Tickner, Rickner, Dicker, Picker, Bicker, Vicker, Necker, Wicker

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Where is the Nickner family from?

You can see how Nickner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickner family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Nickner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nickner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickner 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 Nickner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nickner. 50% of Nickner men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nickner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickner 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 Nickner. 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 Nickner. For the veterans among your Nickner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickner 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 Nickner

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