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Nicholss Family History

Nicholss 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: Nicholas, Nichols, Nicholes, Nicholls, Nicolas, Nichol, Nickolas

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Where is the Nicholss family from?

You can see how Nicholss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicholss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicholss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nicholss families living in Cornwall. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nicholss's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nicholss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicholss 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 Nicholss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nicholss. 72% of Nicholss 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
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

What Nicholss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Nicholss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicholss 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Nicholss. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nicholss. For the veterans among your Nicholss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicholss lifespan?

Average Nicholss life expectancy in 1976 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicholss 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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