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Nechols Family History

Nechols 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: Nichols, Echols, Nuchols, Nicholas, Nichol, Nuckols, Pechous

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Where is the Nechols family from?

You can see how Nechols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nechols family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nechols families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 6 Nechols families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Nechols's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Nechols families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nechols 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 Nechols ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nechols. 34% of Nechols men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Nechols women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nechols were Engineer and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Nechols family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Nechols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nechols 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nechols. 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 52 military records available for the last name Nechols. For the veterans among your Nechols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nechols lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Nechols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nechols in 1969 was 59, and 81 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nechols 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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