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Nikus Family History

Nikus 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: Mikus, Pikus, Nikas, Niu, Kus, Mikos, Nims, Nies, Niss, Minkus

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Where is the Nikus family from?

You can see how Nikus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nikus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nikus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Nikus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nikus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nikus. For the veterans among your Nikus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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