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Nikelson Family History

Nikelson 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: Nickelson, Mikelson, Nelson, Kelson, Nielsen, Askelson, Nickelsen

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Where is the Nikelson family from?

You can see how Nikelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nikelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nikelson families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nikelson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nikelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikelson 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 94 census records available for the last name Nikelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikelson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Nikelson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nikelson. For the veterans among your Nikelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikelson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nikelson

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