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Nikodem Family History

Nikodem Surname Meaning

German Polish Slovak and Czech: from a personal name of Greek origin composed of the elements nikē ‘victory’ + dēmos ‘people’. This is the name borne in the New Testament by a Greek Jew who defended Jesus before the religious leaders (John 7:50)

and was present at his burial (John 19:39).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nikodem family from?

You can see how Nikodem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikodem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nikodem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Nikodem families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Nikodem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nikodem families in 1880.
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What did your Nikodem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nikodem. 27% of Nikodem men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Nikodem women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Machinist
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    11%
  • Office Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Nikodem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikodem 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Nikodem. 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 302 military records available for the last name Nikodem. For the veterans among your Nikodem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikodem lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nikodem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nikodem in 1958 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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