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Nicholles Family History

Nicholles 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: Nicholes, Nicholls, Nicholas, Nichols, Nicolls, Nicholl, Achilles

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Where is the Nicholles family from?

You can see how Nicholles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicholles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicholles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nicholles families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nicholles's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Nicholles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicholles 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 Nicholles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nicholles. 100% of Nicholles 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nicholles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Nicholles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicholles 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Nicholles. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nicholles. For the veterans among your Nicholles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicholles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nicholles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nicholles in 1966 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nicholles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicholles 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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