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Nichens Family History

Nichens 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: Richens, Nickens, Eichen, Mickens, Nichols, Wickens, Michels, Dickens

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Where is the Nichens family from?

You can see how Nichens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nichens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nichens families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nichens's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Nichens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichens 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 Nichens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nichens. 50% of Nichens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nichens women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Nichens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichens 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nichens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nichens. For the veterans among your Nichens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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