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Nickander Family History

Nickander 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: Niswander, Wicklander, Nicewander, Iskander, Niskanen, Tickner

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Where is the Nickander family from?

You can see how Nickander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nickander families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nickander's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nickander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nickander ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nickander. 100% of Nickander men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Nickander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickander 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Nickander. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nickander. For the veterans among your Nickander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickander lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Nickander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nickander in 1968 was 93, and 94 in 2000.

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