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Nikaus Family History

Nikaus 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: Nikas, Mikus, Kaus, Nikolaus, Naus, Niehaus, Pikus, Niehus, Gikas

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Where is the Nikaus family from?

You can see how Nikaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikaus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Nikaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nikaus family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikaus's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nikaus families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Nikaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikaus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nikaus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nikaus. For the veterans among your Nikaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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