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Niku Family History

Niku 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: Niu, Qiu, Ku, Pike, Nice, Liu, Ni, Niwa, Nino, Nix

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Where is the Niku family from?

You can see how Niku families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niku family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niku family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Niku's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Niku families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niku 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 19 census records available for the last name Niku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niku 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Niku. 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 8 military records available for the last name Niku. For the veterans among your Niku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niku lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Niku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Niku in 1981 was 80, and 94 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niku 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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