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Nicka Family History

Nicka 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: Micka, Nitka, Nick, Niska, Nicks, Wicka, Nitta, Dick, Bick, Pick

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Where is the Nicka family from?

You can see how Nicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nicka family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nicka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicka 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 Nicka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicka. 44% of Nicka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nicka women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Brewery Wker
    13%
  • Waiter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Nicka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Nicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicka 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Nicka. 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 150 military records available for the last name Nicka. For the veterans among your Nicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nicka in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nicka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicka 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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