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Nikander Family History

Nikander 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: Nylander, Niswander, Iskander, Mander, Kader, Lander, Wander

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Where is the Nikander family from?

You can see how Nikander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nikander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Nikander families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikander's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Nikander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikander 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 Nikander ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Nikander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikander 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Nikander. 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 61 military records available for the last name Nikander. For the veterans among your Nikander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikander lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nikander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nikander in 1955 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikander 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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