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Nikolei Family History

Nikolei 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: Nikolai, Nikodem, Nikolas, Nicolai, Nicoli, Nikolic, Nicolet, Nicole

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Where is the Nikolei family from?

You can see how Nikolei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikolei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nikolei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nikolei families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikolei's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nikolei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikolei 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 36 census records available for the last name Nikolei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikolei 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nikolei. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nikolei. For the veterans among your Nikolei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikolei lifespan?

Average Nikolei life expectancy in 1989 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikolei 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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