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Nichelson Family History

Nichelson Surname Meaning

Variant of Nicholson.

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


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Where is the Nichelson family from?

You can see how Nichelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nichelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Nichelson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Nichelson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nichelson families in 1891.
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What did your Nichelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nichelson. 100% of Nichelson men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Nichelson 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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Nichelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichelson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nichelson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nichelson. For the veterans among your Nichelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichelson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Nichelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nichelson in 1949 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichelson 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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