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Nickell Family History

Nickell Surname Meaning

Variant of Nickel.

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


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Where is the Nickell family from?

You can see how Nickell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Nickell families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nickell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nickell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickell 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 Nickell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nickell. 78% of Nickell 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
    78%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Nickell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Nickell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nickell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Nickell. For the veterans among your Nickell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nickell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Nickell in 1944 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nickell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickell 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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