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Nichman Family History

Nichman 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: Richman, Nachman, Nitchman, Eichman, Wichman, Dickman, Hickman

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Where is the Nichman family from?

You can see how Nichman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nichman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Nichman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Nichman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichman 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 259 census records available for the last name Nichman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichman 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Nichman. 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 39 military records available for the last name Nichman. For the veterans among your Nichman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichman lifespan?

Average Nichman life expectancy in 1993 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichman 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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