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Nchol Family History

Nchol 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: Nichol, Chon, Cho, Choe, Scholl, Chow, Schul, Schor, Nohl, Chop

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Where is the Nchol family from?

You can see how Nchol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nchol family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Nchol families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Nchol's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Nchol families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Nchol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nchol 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nchol. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nchol. For the veterans among your Nchol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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