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Nickden Family History

Nickden 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: Picken, Ricken, Nickel, Nickson, Nickles, Nickey, Nickens, Wicken

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nickden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Nickden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickden 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nickden. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nickden. For the veterans among your Nickden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickden lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Nickden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nickden in 1973 was 76, and 85 in 1988.

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