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Macnicol Family History

Macnicol Surname 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: Mcnicol, Mcnichol, Manco, Marsico, Maciel, Panico, Monico, Mannion

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Where is the Macnicol family from?

You can see how Macnicol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnicol family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macnicol families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Macnicol families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Macnicol's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macnicol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnicol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macnicol ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macnicol. 100% of Macnicol women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macnicol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macnicol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnicol 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 65,000 immigration records available for the last name Macnicol. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Macnicol. For the veterans among your Macnicol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnicol lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Macnicol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macnicol in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macnicol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnicol ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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