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Nichin Family History

Nichin 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: Chin, Pichon, Eichen, Minchin, Nichol, Machin, Nishi, Richie, Michon

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Where is the Nichin family from?

You can see how Nichin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nichin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nichin families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nichin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nichin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichin 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 50 census records available for the last name Nichin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichin 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nichin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nichin. For the veterans among your Nichin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Nichin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nichin in 1975 was 81, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichin 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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