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Nycum Name Meaning

Altered form of German Niekum or Neukam .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nickum, Niccum, Yocum, Nycz, Lynum, Nyce, Nace, Pflum, Saum, Braum

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Where is the Nycum family from?

You can see how Nycum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nycum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nycum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nycum family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nycum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nycum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nycum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nycum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nycum. 52% of Nycum men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nycum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nycum were Painter and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Textiler
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nycum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nycum 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nycum. 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 382 military records available for the last name Nycum. For the veterans among your Nycum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nycum lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Nycum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nycum in 1950 was 40, and 57 in 2004.

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