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Nicely Family History

Nicely Surname Meaning

Variant of Knisley, a surname of Swiss German origin. Compare Knicely.

In some cases also a variant of Nissley, a surname of Swiss German or German origin. Compare Knicely.

In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of South German Neissl or Nissle (see Nuessle).

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


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Where is the Nicely family from?

You can see how Nicely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Nicely families living in Cheshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nicely's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Nicely families in 1891.
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What did your Nicely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicely. 25% of Nicely men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Nicely women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicely were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Stenographer
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Nicely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicely 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Nicely. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nicely. For the veterans among your Nicely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicely lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nicely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nicely in 1943 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicely 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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