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Niklaus Family History

Niklaus 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: Nikolaus, Nicklaus, Niklas, Nikolas, Niehaus, Miklas, Nikas, Klaus

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Where is the Niklaus family from?

You can see how Niklaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niklaus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Niklaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Niklaus families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Niklaus's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Niklaus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niklaus 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 Niklaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niklaus. 34% of Niklaus men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Niklaus women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niklaus were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Niklaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niklaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niklaus 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Niklaus. 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 478 military records available for the last name Niklaus. For the veterans among your Niklaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niklaus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Niklaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Niklaus in 1964 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niklaus 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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