This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nikson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nikson Family History

Nikson 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: Nickson, Nilson, Nisson, Sibson, Nelson, Lipson, Nissen, Pinson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nikson family from?

You can see how Nikson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nikson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Nikson families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nikson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nikson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Nikson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Nikson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nikson

Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Nikson. 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.

View all Nikson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Nikson. For the veterans among your Nikson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nikson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nikson family history

Discover More

What is the average Nikson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Nikson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nikson in 1971 was 63, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nikson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nikson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial