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Denicholas Family History

Denicholas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nicholas, Mcnicholas, Nicolas, Nichols, De Nicola, Mcnichols

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Where is the Denicholas family from?

You can see how Denicholas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denicholas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Denicholas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Denicholas families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Denicholas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denicholas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denicholas 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 Denicholas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denicholas. 60% of Denicholas men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Screen Printer
    40%

What Denicholas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Denicholas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denicholas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Denicholas. 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 66 military records available for the last name Denicholas. For the veterans among your Denicholas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denicholas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Denicholas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Denicholas in 1966 was 69, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denicholas 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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