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Nixdorf Family History

Nixdorf Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from a place east of Sebnitz formerly named Niklasdorf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Nixdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nixdorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nixdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Nixdorf families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nixdorf's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nixdorf families in 1911.
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What did your Nixdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nixdorf. 100% of Nixdorf men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 576 immigration records available for the last name Nixdorf. 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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There are 861 military records available for the last name Nixdorf. For the veterans among your Nixdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nixdorf lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nixdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nixdorf in 1957 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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