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Nuckles Family History

Nuckles Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Knuckles or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname such as Nichols.

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


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Where is the Nuckles family from?

You can see how Nuckles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuckles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nuckles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Nuckles families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nuckles's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nuckles families in 1891.
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What did your Nuckles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nuckles. 31% of Nuckles men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Nuckles women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nuckles were Farming and Nurse.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    26%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Nurse
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nuckles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuckles 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Nuckles. 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 981 military records available for the last name Nuckles. For the veterans among your Nuckles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuckles lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nuckles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nuckles in 1958 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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