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Nikirk Family History

Nikirk Surname Meaning

Variant of Neikirk a surname of German origin (see Neukirch).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nikirk family from?

You can see how Nikirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikirk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nikirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Nikirk families living in Maryland. This was about 22% of all the recorded Nikirk's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nikirk families in 1880.
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What did your Nikirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nikirk. 23% of Nikirk men worked as a Painter and 100% of Nikirk women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Painter
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Nikirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nikirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikirk 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Nikirk. 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 322 military records available for the last name Nikirk. For the veterans among your Nikirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikirk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nikirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nikirk in 1957 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikirk 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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