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Niklas Name Meaning

German: variant of Nikolaus .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nikolas, Nicklas, Nickolas, Nikolai, Nicklaus, Nikolaus, Klas

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Where is the Niklas family from?

You can see how Niklas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niklas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Niklas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Niklas families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Niklas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Niklas families in 1880.
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What did your Niklas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niklas. 25% of Niklas men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Niklas women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niklas were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Labor New Worker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Niklas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niklas 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Niklas. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Niklas. For the veterans among your Niklas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niklas lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Niklas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Niklas in 1946 was 75, and 59 in 2003.

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