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Nicolson Family History

Nicolson Surname Meaning

English and Northern Scottish: variant of Nicholson.

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


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Where is the Nicolson family from?

You can see how Nicolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicolson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 56 Nicolson families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nicolson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nicolson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicolson 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 Nicolson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nicolson. 60% of Nicolson men worked as a Police Constable and 69% of Nicolson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicolson were Retired and Nurse.

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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

  • Police Constable
    60%
  • Retired
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Nurse
    4%

What Nicolson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Nicolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolson 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicolson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nicolson. For the veterans among your Nicolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nicolson in 1953 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nicolson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicolson 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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