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Nichas Family History

Nichas 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: Nicholas, Minhas, Nicolas, Nichol, Jicha, Niehaus, Nichols, Picha

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Where is the Nichas family from?

You can see how Nichas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nichas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nichas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nichas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichas 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 Nichas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nichas. 100% of Nichas men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Nichas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Nichas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichas 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Nichas. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nichas. For the veterans among your Nichas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Nichas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nichas in 1966 was 77, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichas 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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