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Longnickel Family History

Longnickel 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: Longnecker, Longenecker, Longanecker, Longfield, Van Sickel, Longacre

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Where is the Longnickel family from?

You can see how Longnickel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longnickel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Longnickel families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Longnickel's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Longnickel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longnickel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longnickel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Longnickel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longnickel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Longnickel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Longnickel. For the veterans among your Longnickel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longnickel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Longnickel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Longnickel in 1977 was 52, and 66 in 2002.

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