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Nickenna Family History

Nickenna 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: Mckenna, Nickens, Picken, Ricken, Mickens, Sikkenga, Nickel, Nickson

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Where is the Nickenna family from?

You can see how Nickenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickenna family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nickenna family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickenna's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Nickenna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickenna 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 28 census records available for the last name Nickenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickenna 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nickenna. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nickenna. For the veterans among your Nickenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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