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Nickerbocker Family History

Nickerbocker 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: Knickerbocker, Rickenbacker, Rickenbaker, Crocker, Neubecker

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Where is the Nickerbocker family from?

You can see how Nickerbocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickerbocker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickerbocker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nickerbocker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickerbocker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nickerbocker families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Nickerbocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickerbocker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nickerbocker. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nickerbocker. For the veterans among your Nickerbocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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