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Niksch Family History

Niksch 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: Miksch, Nitsch, Hirsch, Kirsch, Fisch, Risch, Eisch, Misch, Wisch

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Where is the Niksch family from?

You can see how Niksch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niksch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niksch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Niksch families living in Indiana. This was about 61% of all the recorded Niksch's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Niksch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niksch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niksch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Coal And Ice Dealer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niksch. 50% of Niksch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Niksch women worked as a Coal And Ice Dealer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Coal And Ice Dealer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coal And Ice Dealer
    100%
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What Niksch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Niksch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niksch 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Niksch. 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 60 military records available for the last name Niksch. For the veterans among your Niksch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niksch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Niksch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Niksch in 1965 was 83, and 92 in 2002.

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