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Niklasson Family History

Niklasson 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: Nilsson, Glasson, Kasson, Mcglasson, Klassen, Classon, Gislason

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Where is the Niklasson family from?

You can see how Niklasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niklasson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Niklasson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Niklasson family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Niklasson's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Niklasson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Niklasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niklasson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Niklasson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Niklasson. For the veterans among your Niklasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niklasson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Niklasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Niklasson in 1962 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niklasson 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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