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Nicholl Name Meaning

Irish (northern) and English (Yorkshire): variant of Nichol .

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


Similar surnames: Nicoll, Nickol, Nichol, Nichols, Nicholls, Nicoli, Nihill, Nickell

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Where is the Nicholl family from?

You can see how Nicholl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicholl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicholl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 88 Nicholl families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nicholl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nicholl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicholl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nicholl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nicholl. 42% of Nicholl men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Nicholl women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicholl were Carpenter and Operator. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Nicholl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicholl 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicholl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Nicholl. For the veterans among your Nicholl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicholl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nicholl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nicholl in 1955 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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