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Nic Family History

Nic Name 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: Nice, Niu, Ni, Nix, Nie, Nick, Nii, Niec, Ji, Qiu

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Where is the Nic family from?

You can see how Nic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nic family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nic family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nic's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nic families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nic ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nic ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nic 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Nic. 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 841 military records available for the last name Nic. For the veterans among your Nic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nic lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Nic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nic in 1971 was 62, and 51 in 1989.

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