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Nichan Family History

Nichan 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: Kochan, Nathan, Pichon, Eichen, Richman, Buchan, Chan, Nichol, Nieman

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Where is the Nichan family from?

You can see how Nichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nichan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Nichan families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nichan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nichan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichan 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 Nichan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nichan. 100% of Nichan 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%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Nichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichan 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Nichan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nichan. For the veterans among your Nichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nichan

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