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Nikischer Family History

Nikischer 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: Kreischer, Fischer, Discher, Hilscher, Kircher, Lischer, Fleischer

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Where is the Nikischer family from?

You can see how Nikischer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikischer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nikischer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikischer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nikischer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikischer 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 Nikischer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nikischer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Nikischer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikischer 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Nikischer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Nikischer. For the veterans among your Nikischer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikischer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Nikischer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nikischer in 1972 was 87, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nikischer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikischer 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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