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Nicklas Family History

Nicklas Surname Meaning

German: variant of Nickolaus. English: variant of Nicholas.

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


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Where is the Nicklas family from?

You can see how Nicklas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicklas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicklas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Nicklas families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nicklas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nicklas families in 1891.
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What did your Nicklas 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 Nicklas. 100% of Nicklas men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Nicklas 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nicklas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicklas 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Nicklas. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nicklas. For the veterans among your Nicklas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicklas lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Nicklas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nicklas in 1950 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicklas 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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