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Nicholls Family History

Nicholls Surname Meaning

English and Dutch: variant of Nichols.

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


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Where is the Nicholls family from?

You can see how Nicholls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicholls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicholls families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,882 Nicholls families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Nicholls's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nicholls families in 1891.
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What did your Nicholls ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nicholls. 7% of Nicholls men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Nicholls women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicholls were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Farmer
    3%
  • Bricklayer
    3%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Nicholls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374,000 census records available for the last name Nicholls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicholls 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 42,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicholls. 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 28,000 military records available for the last name Nicholls. For the veterans among your Nicholls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicholls lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Nicholls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nicholls in 1941 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicholls 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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