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Mcnicoll Family History

Mcnicoll Name Meaning

from Mac Niocaill see McNicol .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mcnicol, Mcnichol, Mcnichols, Mccoll, Mcnickle, Nicoll, Mccool

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Where is the Mcnicoll family from?

You can see how Mcnicoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnicoll family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnicoll families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 17 Mcnicoll families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Mcnicoll's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcnicoll families in 1911.
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What did your Mcnicoll ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcnicoll. 43% of Mcnicoll men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Mcnicoll women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Industriel
    29%
  • Engineer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mcnicoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnicoll 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcnicoll. 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 714 military records available for the last name Mcnicoll. For the veterans among your Mcnicoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnicoll lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnicoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcnicoll in 1955 was 53, and 48 in 2004.

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