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Nicolson Family History

Nicolson Name Meaning

English and Northern Scottish: variant of Nicholson .

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


Similar surnames: Nicolo, Nichelson, Nicolaou, Nicholson, Nickson, Dickson, Nielsen

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Where is the Nicolson family from?

You can see how Nicolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicolson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 54 Nicolson families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nicolson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nicolson families in 1911.
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What did your Nicolson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nicolson. 45% of Nicolson men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Nicolson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicolson were Carpenter and Student. .

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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
    45%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    72%
  • Student
    29%
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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Nicolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolson 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicolson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nicolson. For the veterans among your Nicolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nicolson in 1953 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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