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Nichael Family History

Nichael 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: Michael, Michel, Eichel, Sichel, Nichol, Bichsel, Nickel, Michaels

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Where is the Nichael family from?

You can see how Nichael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichael family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nichael families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Nichael families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nichael's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Nichael families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichael 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 316 census records available for the last name Nichael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichael 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Nichael. 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 65 military records available for the last name Nichael. For the veterans among your Nichael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichael lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Nichael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nichael in 1994 was 89, and 48 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichael 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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