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Nike Family History

Nike 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: Pike, Nice, Ike, Eike, Nie, Like, Rike, Mike, Nine, Wike

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Where is the Nike family from?

You can see how Nike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nike family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nike families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Nike families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Nike's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nike families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nike surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nike ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nike. 34% of Nike men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Driver
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Nike family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nike 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Nike. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nike. For the veterans among your Nike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nike lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Nike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nike in 1975 was 81, and 51 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nike

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nike 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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