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Nikis Family History

Nikis 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: Nikas, Nikitas, Mikos, Nims, Nies, Mikus, Niss, Riis, Nobis, Niles

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Where is the Nikis family from?

You can see how Nikis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nikis families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nikis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Nikis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Nikis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nikis. For the veterans among your Nikis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikis lifespan?

Average Nikis life expectancy in 1963 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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