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Icholson Family History

Icholson 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: Nicholson, Michelson, Chilson, Nichelson, Nicolson, Colson, Holson

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Where is the Icholson family from?

You can see how Icholson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Icholson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Icholson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Icholson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Icholson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Icholson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Icholson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Icholson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Icholson. 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 military records available for the last name Icholson. For the veterans among your Icholson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Icholson lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Icholson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Icholson in 1984 was 78, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Icholson 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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