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Nikkinen Family History

Nikkinen 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, Heikkinen, Tikkanen, Makinen, Jokinen, Pulkkinen, Sikkink

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Where is the Nikkinen family from?

You can see how Nikkinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikkinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nikkinen family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nikkinen's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Nikkinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikkinen 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 Nikkinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nikkinen. 100% of Nikkinen 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 Nikkinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Nikkinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikkinen 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Nikkinen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nikkinen. For the veterans among your Nikkinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikkinen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nikkinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nikkinen in 1963 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nikkinen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikkinen 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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