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Niksa Family History

Niksa 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: Nitta, Niwa, Issa, Baksa, Nims, Nies, Zika, Pisa, Niss, Nida

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Where is the Niksa family from?

You can see how Niksa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niksa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Niksa families living in Massachusetts. This was about 28% of all the recorded Niksa's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Niksa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niksa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niksa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niksa. 64% of Niksa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Niksa women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niksa were Moulder and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Moulder
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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What Niksa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Niksa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niksa 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Niksa. 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 92 military records available for the last name Niksa. For the veterans among your Niksa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niksa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Niksa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niksa in 1955 was 42, and 91 in 2004.

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