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Nipkow Family History

Nipkow 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: Nickol, Lipko, Nienow, Wiskow, Nicklow, Lipka, Misko, Lipson, Nino

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Where is the Nipkow family from?

You can see how Nipkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nipkow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nipkow families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Nipkow family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nipkow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nipkow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Nipkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nipkow 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Nipkow. 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 78 military records available for the last name Nipkow. For the veterans among your Nipkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nipkow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Nipkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nipkow in 1963 was 69, and 96 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nipkow 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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