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Nirken Family History

Nirken Name 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: Norden, Nissen, Mirkin, Picken, Morken, Marken, Zirkel, Birke, Ricken

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Where is the Nirken family from?

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

What did your Nirken ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nirken ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Nirken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nirken 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nirken. 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 Nirken. For the veterans among your Nirken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nirken lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Nirken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nirken in 1983 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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