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Nicek Family History

Nicek 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: Nice, Nick, Ficek, Micek, Dick, Bick, Pick, Wick, Hick, Mick

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Where is the Nicek family from?

You can see how Nicek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nicek family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nicek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicek 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 40 census records available for the last name Nicek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicek 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nicek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nicek. For the veterans among your Nicek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Nicek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Nicek in 1965 was 85, and 73 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicek 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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