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Nikifor Family History

Nikifor 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: Nikitas, Nidiffer, Kisor, Kifer, Nihiser, Nikirk, Nailor, Nivison

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Where is the Nikifor family from?

You can see how Nikifor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikifor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nikifor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nikifor family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikifor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nikifor families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Nikifor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikifor 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Nikifor. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nikifor. For the veterans among your Nikifor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikifor lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Nikifor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nikifor in 1984 was 86, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikifor 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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