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Niecum Family History

Niecum 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: Niccum, Niec, Mecum, Niece, Niehus, Nickum, Niebur, Nycum, Nice, Niu

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Where is the Niecum family from?

You can see how Niecum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niecum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Niecum families living in Indiana. This was about 95% of all the recorded Niecum's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Niecum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Niecum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niecum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Niecum. 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 3 military records available for the last name Niecum. For the veterans among your Niecum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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