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Nikiel Family History

Nikiel 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: Nykiel, Nikkel, Kiel, Kisiel, Nickel, Niebel, Wikel, Nitzel, Mikel

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Where is the Nikiel family from?

You can see how Nikiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nikiel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nikiel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nikiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikiel 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 Nikiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nikiel. 50% of Nikiel men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Landscape
    50%

What Nikiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Nikiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikiel 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Nikiel. 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 98 military records available for the last name Nikiel. For the veterans among your Nikiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikiel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nikiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nikiel in 1964 was 41, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nikiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikiel 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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