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Nickolson Family History

Nickolson Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Nicholson.

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


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Where is the Nickolson family from?

You can see how Nickolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickolson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 178 Nickolson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Nickolson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nickolson families in 1891.
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What did your Nickolson 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 Nickolson. 100% of Nickolson men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Nickolson 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
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Nickolson family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Nickolson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Nickolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nickolson in 1941 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nickolson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickolson 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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