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Nicholes Family History

Nicholes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Nichols.

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


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Where is the Nicholes family from?

You can see how Nicholes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicholes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicholes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Nicholes families living in London. This was about 11% of all the recorded Nicholes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nicholes families in 1891.
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What did your Nicholes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nicholes. 18% of Nicholes men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Nicholes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicholes were Electrical Engineer and Home 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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Draper
    14%
  • Working Farmer
    9%
  • Electrical Engineer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Home Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Nicholes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicholes 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 Nicholes. 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 Nicholes. For the veterans among your Nicholes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicholes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nicholes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nicholes in 1957 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicholes 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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