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Nikleson Family History

Nikleson 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: Milleson, Nilsson, Nilson, Nickeson, Nelson, Niesen, Okeson, Niles

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Where is the Nikleson family from?

You can see how Nikleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikleson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Nikleson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1880 there was 1 Nikleson family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikleson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Nikleson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Nikleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikleson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nikleson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nikleson. For the veterans among your Nikleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikleson lifespan?

Average Nikleson life expectancy in 1980 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikleson 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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