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Niklason Family History

Niklason 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: Nilsson, Gislason, Nilson, Niklas, Nelson, Nikolas, Nielsen, Milleson

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Where is the Niklason family from?

You can see how Niklason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niklason family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niklason family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Niklason's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Niklason families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niklason 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 Niklason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niklason. 100% of Niklason men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Niklason women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Niklason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Niklason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niklason 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Niklason. 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 80 military records available for the last name Niklason. For the veterans among your Niklason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niklason lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Niklason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Niklason in 1967 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niklason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niklason 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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