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Nicklin Family History

Nicklin Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): from the Middle English personal name Nickelin which is a pet form of either Nic(h)ol or Nick (see Nichol and Nick).

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


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Where is the Nicklin family from?

You can see how Nicklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicklin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 541 Nicklin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Nicklin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Nicklin families in 1891.
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What did your Nicklin 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 Nicklin. 24% of Nicklin men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Nicklin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicklin were Packing Case Maker and 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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    5%
  • Packing Case Maker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Nicklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicklin 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 Nicklin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nicklin. For the veterans among your Nicklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicklin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nicklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nicklin in 1962 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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