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Nikel Family History

Nikel 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: Nickel, Wikel, Nikkel, Mikel, Niel, Kikel, Pike, Kiel, Winkel, Eitel

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Where is the Nikel family from?

You can see how Nikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nikel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nikel family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nikel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikel 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 Nikel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nikel. 25% of Nikel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Dock Hand
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Nikel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikel 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Nikel. 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 368 military records available for the last name Nikel. For the veterans among your Nikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nikel in 1964 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nikel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikel 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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