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Nickert Family History

Nickert 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: Dickert, Rickert, Bickert, Lickert, Pickert, Wickert, Fickert

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Where is the Nickert family from?

You can see how Nickert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nickert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nickert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Nickert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nickert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickert 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 Nickert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nickert. 56% of Nickert men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

What Nickert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Nickert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickert 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Nickert. 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 222 military records available for the last name Nickert. For the veterans among your Nickert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nickert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nickert in 1968 was 54, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nickert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickert 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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