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Mcnicol Family History

Mcnicol Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McNichol.

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


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Where is the Mcnicol family from?

You can see how Mcnicol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnicol family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnicol families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 74 Mcnicol families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mcnicol's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcnicol families in 1891.
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What did your Mcnicol ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcnicol. 50% of Mcnicol men worked as a Carpenter and 86% of Mcnicol women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnicol were Architect and Confectionary Packer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Architect
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Confectionary Packer
    4%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Mcnicol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnicol 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcnicol. 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 Mcnicol. For the veterans among your Mcnicol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnicol lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnicol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcnicol in 1958 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnicol 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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