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Nickland Family History

Nickland 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: Wickland, Kirkland, Lackland, Buckland, Ackland, Nieland, Eckland

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Where is the Nickland family from?

You can see how Nickland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nickland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nickland families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickland's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Nickland families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Nickland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickland 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nickland. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nickland. For the veterans among your Nickland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nickland

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