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Nuckalls Family History

Nuckalls 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: Nuckolls, Nuckels, Nuckols, Nuckles, Nuttall, Knuckles, Nickles

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Where is the Nuckalls family from?

You can see how Nuckalls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuckalls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nuckalls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Nuckalls families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Nuckalls's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nuckalls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nuckalls 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 Nuckalls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nuckalls. 35% of Nuckalls men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nuckalls women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nuckalls were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Nuckalls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Nuckalls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuckalls 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nuckalls. 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 Nuckalls. For the veterans among your Nuckalls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuckalls lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Nuckalls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nuckalls in 1968 was 71, and 86 in 1984.

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