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Niklus Family History

Niklus 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: Niklas, Mikus, Klus, Nikolas, Nikolaus, Niles, Miklas, Pikus, Nickles

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Where is the Niklus family from?

You can see how Niklus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niklus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niklus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Niklus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Niklus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niklus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Niklus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niklus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Niklus. 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 Niklus. For the veterans among your Niklus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niklus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Niklus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Niklus in 1976 was 84, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niklus 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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