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Nich Family History

Nich 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: Rich, Nice, Pich, Eich, Mich, Nick, Nish, Wich, Nigh, Lich

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Where is the Nich family from?

You can see how Nich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Nich families living in Alberta. This was about 28% of all the recorded Nich's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nich. 50% of Nich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nich women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nich were Presser and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Presser
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Nich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nich 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Nich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 233 military records available for the last name Nich. For the veterans among your Nich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Nich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nich in 1965 was 70, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nich 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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