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Nichel Family History

Nichel Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Michel, Eichel, Sichel, Nichol, Nickel, Richel, Michael, Nice, Rachel

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Where is the Nichel family from?

You can see how Nichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nichel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 63 Nichel families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Nichel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nichel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nichel. 65% of Nichel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nichel women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    65%
  • Blend
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichel 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Nichel. 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 243 military records available for the last name Nichel. For the veterans among your Nichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Nichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nichel in 1964 was 69, and 78 in 2000.

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