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Nichins Family History

Nichins 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: Richins, Nichols, Richens, Nickens, Hitchins, Nicholas, Chino, Chin

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Where is the Nichins family from?

You can see how Nichins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nichins families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nichins's in USA. California had the highest population of Nichins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichins 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 45 census records available for the last name Nichins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichins 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 Nichins. 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 Nichins. For the veterans among your Nichins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichins lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichins 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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