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Nikes Family History

Nikes 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: Nies, Niles, Mikes, Nikas, Likes, Fikes, Sikes, Nokes, Dikes, Pike

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Where is the Nikes family from?

You can see how Nikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nikes families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Nikes family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikes's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Nikes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikes 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 Nikes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nikes. 100% of Nikes women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Nikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nikes. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nikes. For the veterans among your Nikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Nikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nikes in 1967 was 65, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikes 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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