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Nikand Family History

Nikand 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: Niland, Nyland, Nieland, Nakano, Niman, Piland, Miland, Wiland

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Where is the Nikand family from?

You can see how Nikand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikand family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Nikand families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Nikand families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikand's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Nikand families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikand 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 22 census records available for the last name Nikand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikand 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nikand. 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 Nikand. For the veterans among your Nikand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikand lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Nikand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nikand in 1982 was 82, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikand 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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