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Nchols Family History

Nchols 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: Nichols, Echols, Nuchols, Nicholas, Scholl, Scholes, Nichol, Nuckols

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Where is the Nchols family from?

You can see how Nchols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nchols family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nchols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nchols families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Nchols's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nchols families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Nchols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nchols 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nchols. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nchols. For the veterans among your Nchols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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