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Nickelsburg Family History

Nickelsburg 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: Eichelberg, Kisselburg, Hackenburg, Nickelson, Nickelsen, Mekelburg

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Where is the Nickelsburg family from?

You can see how Nickelsburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickelsburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nickelsburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Nickelsburg families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Nickelsburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nickelsburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickelsburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nickelsburg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Nickelsburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickelsburg 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Nickelsburg. 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 52 military records available for the last name Nickelsburg. For the veterans among your Nickelsburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickelsburg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Nickelsburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nickelsburg in 1961 was 62, and 74 in 1999.

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