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Nickerman Family History

Nickerman 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: Vickerman, Dickerman, Ackerman, Ockerman, Spickerman, Lockerman

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Where is the Nickerman family from?

You can see how Nickerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nickerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nickerman family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickerman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Nickerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nickerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nickerman. 100% of Nickerman men worked as an Accountant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Nickerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickerman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Nickerman. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nickerman. For the veterans among your Nickerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickerman lifespan?

Average Nickerman life expectancy in 1986 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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