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Nickols Family History

Nickols Surname Meaning

English: variant of Nichols.

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


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Where is the Nickols family from?

You can see how Nickols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickols family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 92 Nickols families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Nickols's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nickols families in 1891.
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What did your Nickols ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nickols. 56% of Nickols men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Nickols women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nickols were Builders Labourer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Retired
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

What Nickols family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Nickols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickols 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 Nickols. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nickols. For the veterans among your Nickols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickols lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nickols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Nickols in 1958 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickols 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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