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Nickelson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and North German Nickelsen . English: variant of Nicholson .

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


Similar surnames: Nickolson, Nickson, Michelson, Nelson, Nicholson, Dickeson, Gilkerson

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Where is the Nickelson family from?

You can see how Nickelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Nickelson families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nickelson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nickelson families in 1911.
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What did your Nickelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nickelson. 72% of Nickelson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Nickelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickelson 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 Nickelson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nickelson. For the veterans among your Nickelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickelson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nickelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nickelson in 1944 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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