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Nikuma Family History

Nikuma 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: Nikula, Okuma, Sakuma, Nakama, Mikula, Pikula, Nickum, Nitta, Azuma

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Where is the Nikuma family from?

You can see how Nikuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikuma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nikuma family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikuma's in USA. California had the highest population of Nikuma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikuma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Nikuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikuma 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Nikuma. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nikuma. For the veterans among your Nikuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikuma lifespan?

Average Nikuma life expectancy in 1968 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikuma 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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