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Nicum Family History

Nicum 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: Nickum, Nycum, Niccum, Nice, Niu, Narum, Norum, Nigam, Nick, Mecum

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Where is the Nicum family from?

You can see how Nicum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nicum family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicum's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nicum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicum 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 Nicum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nicum. 100% of Nicum men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Nicum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Nicum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicum 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nicum. 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 37 military records available for the last name Nicum. For the veterans among your Nicum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicum lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Nicum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nicum in 1981 was 61, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicum 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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