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Nikkanen Family History

Nikkanen 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: Niskanen, Tikkanen, Hokkanen, Wirtanen, Heikkinen, Nikkel, Niemann

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Where is the Nikkanen family from?

You can see how Nikkanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikkanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nikkanen family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nikkanen's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Nikkanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikkanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Nikkanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikkanen 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Nikkanen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nikkanen. For the veterans among your Nikkanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikkanen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Nikkanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nikkanen in 1985 was 81, and 70 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nikkanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikkanen 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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