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Nickoff Family History

Nickoff 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: Eickhoff, Niehoff, Wyckoff, Minkoff, Nickoloff, Nickol, Rockoff

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Where is the Nickoff family from?

You can see how Nickoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nickoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nickoff families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nickoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nickoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nickoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Nickoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickoff 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Nickoff. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nickoff. For the veterans among your Nickoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickoff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Nickoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nickoff in 1971 was 76, and 42 in 2002.

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