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Nicewonger Family History

Nicewonger 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: Niswonger, Nicewander, Nicewarner, Nighswonger, Neiswonger

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Where is the Nicewonger family from?

You can see how Nicewonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicewonger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicewonger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Nicewonger families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nicewonger's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Nicewonger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicewonger 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 Nicewonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nicewonger. 39% of Nicewonger 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
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

What Nicewonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nicewonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicewonger 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Nicewonger. 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 270 military records available for the last name Nicewonger. For the veterans among your Nicewonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicewonger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nicewonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nicewonger in 1965 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nicewonger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicewonger 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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