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Niskel Family History

Niskel 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: Nickel, Nikkel, Winkel, Distel, Bickel, Fishel, Pickel, Sickel

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Where is the Niskel family from?

You can see how Niskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niskel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Niskel families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Niskel family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Niskel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Niskel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Niskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niskel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Niskel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Niskel. For the veterans among your Niskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niskel lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niskel

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