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Niekant Family History

Niekant 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: Nieland, Nieman, Niekamp, Niemann, Kant, Neman, Neat, Levant, Wieland

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Where is the Niekant family from?

You can see how Niekant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niekant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niekant family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Niekant's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Niekant families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Niekant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niekant 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Niekant. 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 6 military records available for the last name Niekant. For the veterans among your Niekant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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