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Nichalson Family History

Nichalson 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: Nichelson, Nicholson, Michelson, Nickelson, Michaelson, Nicolson

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Where is the Nichalson family from?

You can see how Nichalson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichalson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nichalson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Nichalson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nichalson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nichalson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichalson 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 Nichalson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bookbinder machine Paperm Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nichalson. 100% of Nichalson men worked as a Bookbinder machine Paperm Assistant and 100% of Nichalson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bookbinder machine Paperm Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nichalson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nichalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichalson 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Nichalson. 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 221 military records available for the last name Nichalson. For the veterans among your Nichalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichalson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Nichalson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nichalson in 1967 was 52, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichalson 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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