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Nicklow Family History

Nicklow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified presumably German surname ultimately derived from the personal name Nicholas.

This surname is found mainly in PA.

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


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Where is the Nicklow family from?

You can see how Nicklow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicklow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicklow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nicklow families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nicklow's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nicklow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicklow 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 Nicklow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicklow. 29% of Nicklow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nicklow women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Nicklow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nicklow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicklow 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nicklow. 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 380 military records available for the last name Nicklow. For the veterans among your Nicklow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicklow lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Nicklow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nicklow in 1947 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nicklow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicklow 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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