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Nukes Family History

Nukes 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: Tukes, Jukes, Lukes, Nunes, Dukes, Nokes, Aukes, Duke, Naves, Luker

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Where is the Nukes family from?

You can see how Nukes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nukes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nukes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nukes family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nukes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nukes families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Nukes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nukes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nukes. 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 60 military records available for the last name Nukes. For the veterans among your Nukes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nukes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nukes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nukes in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nukes 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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