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Nacol Family History

Nacol 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: Nicol, Jacob, Nicolo, Bacon, Macon, Raco, Nabor, Napoli, Karol, Nacke

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Where is the Nacol family from?

You can see how Nacol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nacol family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nacol families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Nacol family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nacol's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Nacol families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nacol 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 Nacol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nacol. 100% of Nacol men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Nacol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Nacol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nacol 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Nacol. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nacol. For the veterans among your Nacol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nacol lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nacol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nacol in 1963 was 44, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nacol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nacol 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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