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Nikoff Family History

Nikoff 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: Wikoff, Koff, Skoff, Niehoff, Minkoff, Novikoff, Dimoff, Wykoff

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Where is the Nikoff family from?

You can see how Nikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nikoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nikoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nikoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Nikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikoff 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Nikoff. 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 42 military records available for the last name Nikoff. For the veterans among your Nikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikoff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Nikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nikoff in 1971 was 72, and 81 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikoff 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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