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Nickas Family History

Nickas 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: Nikas, Nicks, Nicklas, Micka, Nitka, Nick, Nicolas, Hicks, Ricks

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Where is the Nickas family from?

You can see how Nickas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Nickas families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Nickas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nickas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickas 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 Nickas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nickas. 32% of Nickas men worked as a Proprietor and 25% of Nickas women worked as a Sewing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nickas were Truck Driver and None.

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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

  • Proprietor
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    25%
  • At Home
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    25%
  • None
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nickas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickas 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Nickas. 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 225 military records available for the last name Nickas. For the veterans among your Nickas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nickas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nickas in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickas 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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