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Nickensen Family History

Nickensen 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: Nickelsen, Nickelson, Nickens, Mickelsen, Dickenson, Nickerson

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Where is the Nickensen family from?

You can see how Nickensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickensen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nickensen families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Nickensen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickensen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nickensen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickensen 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 10 census records available for the last name Nickensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickensen 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 Nickensen. 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 Nickensen. For the veterans among your Nickensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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