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Nickse Family History

Nickse 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: Nicks, Nickle, Nice, Tickle, Mickle, Nacke, Nick, Hicks, Dicke, Ricks

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Where is the Nickse family from?

You can see how Nickse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nickse family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nickse's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Nickse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nickse ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Nickse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickse 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Nickse. 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 111 military records available for the last name Nickse. For the veterans among your Nickse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nickse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nickse in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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