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Nickless Family History

Nickless Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Nicholas.

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


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Where is the Nickless family from?

You can see how Nickless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickless family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Nickless families living in Worcestershire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Nickless's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Nickless families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickless 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 Nickless 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 Nickless. 14% of Nickless men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Nickless women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nickless were Bus Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    14%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Bus Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Nickless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickless 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Nickless. 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 796 military records available for the last name Nickless. For the veterans among your Nickless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickless lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nickless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nickless in 1959 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickless 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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