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Niekum Family History

Niekum 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: Nickum, Niekamp, Niehus, Niebur, Niccum, Wickum, Niu, Niemi, Nieves

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Where is the Niekum family from?

You can see how Niekum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niekum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Niekum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Niekum family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Niekum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Niekum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niekum 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 72 census records available for the last name Niekum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niekum 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Niekum. 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 77 military records available for the last name Niekum. For the veterans among your Niekum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niekum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Niekum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Niekum in 1967 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niekum 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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