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Niklesz Family History

Niklesz 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: Niles, Nickles, Nickless, Mikles, Nilles, Niklas, Miles, Giles

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niklesz 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 1 census records available for the last name Niklesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niklesz 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Niklesz. 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 Niklesz. For the veterans among your Niklesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niklesz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Niklesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Niklesz in 1970 was 85, and 78 in 1978.

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